
Island Queen
'Island Queen' Summary
Island Queen is the story of three siblings, Dominic, Otto, and Pauline Rigonda, who are shipwrecked on an island. They are later joined by the immigrant passengers and crew of a ship that is also wrecked on the island. Together, they form a colony and choose a queen to lead them. The colony faces many challenges, including internal dissensions and an attack by savages. However, they work together to improve the island and create a new home for themselves. Eventually, the colony encounters natural forces that they cannot resist, and the queen and her family return to England.Book Details
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R. M. Ballantyne
Scotland
R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish novelist and journalist, best known for his adventure stories for boys. He was a prolific writer, publishing over 80 books during his lifetime. His novels we...
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