First published 1989
Four young friends find themselves stranded in the South Pacific when a German undercover agent seizes their boat, the Island Queen, during World War II. The boys wash ashore on Guadalcanal, where survival becomes their immediate concern. They must navigate the treacherous island terrain, facing one dangerous situation after another as they cross unfamiliar ground. Their journey leads them to a concealed lagoon where they discover their stolen vessel at anchor. Now they face their greatest challenge: devising a plan to reclaim the Island Queen from the enemy agent who took everything from them. This classic adventure captures the resourcefulness of young people thrust into extraordinary circumstances, combining maritime adventure with wartime tension.
Genres: war, adventure
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Guadalcanal, South Pacific
Period: World War II
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