The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean

"The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean" by R. M. Ballantyne is an adventure story set in the South Seas, following young Ralph Rover and his companions, Jack Martin and Peterkin Gay. They face a dangerous storm that results in a shipwreck, leaving them stranded on a deserted island. Beginning with Ralph's childhood dreams of adventure, the novel charts the boys' exploration of their new home, marveling at the island's beauty while grappling with isolation and the difficulties of survival; readers witness their transformation and development facing various hardships and experiences. The natural world around them provides for their needs as they build a camaraderie that will sustain them as they learn.