The Wonder Island Boys: The Tribesmen

By Roger T. (Roger Thompson) Finlay

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Shipwrecked youths turn to explorers in a strange land, battling savage tribes and creating new tools against the backdrop of looming danger.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading Fiction

Released

2007-03-06

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Summary

"The Wonder Island Boys: The Tribesmen" by Roger T. Finlay is an early 20th-century adventure where George Mayfield and Harry Crandall, along with an old Professor, are stranded on "Wonder Island" after a shipwreck. The narrative follows their struggle for survival as they face wild tribes, create tools, and explore the island, while scientific innovation punctuates their resourcefulness and resilience for a year on the island. From the onset, the boys watch the nearby savage excitement while they hint as conflict looms, showcasing their attempts to understand and live amongst mysterious surroundings, which sets the tone for a saga of exploration, survival, and tribal tension.