The Coral Island Author:R. M. Ballantyne When three young sailors are cast ashore after a storm, they first find out whether the island is inhabited. Then they find a way of staying alive. They fish, hunt pigs, explore underwater caves and build boats, until their island paradise is disturbed by the arrival of pirates and warring natives. Their adventures are ones that every boy freams... more » of having.« less
I can't believe I missed reading this book as a boy. While some plot situations are a bit too pat, the over all story is very good. The original publishing year was 1858.