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The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean
by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
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Creators: R. M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) "The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel published in 1857. Three boys survive a shipwreck and find themselves marooned on a South Pacific island, where they must navigate survival and unexpected dangers. This pioneering work of juvenile fiction features exclusively young heroes confronting both external threats and moral challenges. The novel explores themes of Christianity, imperialism, and leadership, presenting an optimistic view of civilization that would later inspire William Golding's darker reimagining in "Lord of the Flies." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 1458