Palm Tree Island

"Palm Tree Island" by Herbert Strang is an adventure story about Harry Brent and his Uncle Stephen, who set sail on a thrilling journey full of risk and the promise of discovering new places. The story follows Harry as he experiences life on the sea, including a shipwreck that leaves him and his uncle stranded on a strange island in the Southern Hemisphere where they must figure out how to survive. At the beginning, readers meet Harry, who thinks about his childhood and how much his adventurous uncle Stephen influenced him. After a long time living quietly, Stephen's love for the sea makes him plan a big trip, pushing Harry into taking part in the adventurous life he has always wanted. Readers also meet interesting characters like sailors who tell stories about the ocean, and see Stephen getting ready for their trip, which he hopes will lead them to treasure and new discoveries. As they travel, Harry's desire for adventure plays out alongside family connections and the difficulties they meet at sea, suggesting that challenging events are coming up.