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Teenagers fledgling adventurers board the Sea Breeze, under the guidance of seventeen‑year‑old Huzzy. The scenic Bahamas voyage splits into peril when a violent storm tosses the boat onto an uncharted island. With diverse personalities—Timid Libby, striking Allison, resourceful sisters Sarah and Annie, and creative Shawn—this cast must navigate survival challenges, learn cooperation, and find a way home.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Linda Williams Aber
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