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When a fierce storm strikes their vessel, sisters Mary and Jean become marooned on a deserted island along with four infants who survive the wreck. Determined and resourceful, the sisters work to establish a livable community on the island, caring for themselves and the children as they adapt to the new environment.
First publish date: 1937
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Carol Ryrie Brink
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