The Hilltop Boys on Lost Island

"The Hilltop Boys on Lost Island" by Cyril Burleigh is a thrilling adventure story about a group of boys from Hilltop Academy whose educational cruise turns into an unexpected expedition to an uncharted Caribbean island filled with mystery. The story immediately throws the reader into the action as friends Billy Manners, Harry Dickson, and Jack Sheldon begin their voyage with a mix of fear and excitement, encountering ocean waves. A heroic moment unfolds when Jesse W. Smith falls overboard and Jack fearlessly saves him from a shark, setting the stage for high-stakes exploration of Lost Island and foreshadowing the treasures and peril they will soon face.