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When a tropical storm wrecks their boat and washes away all supplies, four high school friendsβ€”Jane, Buzz, Carter, and Vanessaβ€”find themselves marooned on a remote Pacific island. With no rescue in sight, they must quickly adapt to hostile conditions, learning to locate food, fashion a shelter, and create fire from scratch. The novel follows their struggle to cooperate while each member confronts personal challenges. Facing isolation, harsh weather, and limited resources, the teens must decide what it means to survive, both physically and emotionally, and to trust one another in desperate circumstances. Set against a vividly described tropical island backdrop, the story explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the power of teamwork in overcoming unforeseen adversity.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jeff Probst
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Trial by fire by Jeff Probst

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