
Island Queen
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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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