In "Castaways: The Curse of the Jolly Stone Trilogy, Book III" by Iain Lawrence, young adventurers set out on a high-seas quest filled with danger and mystery. As they navigate through treacherous waters, they encounter ghostly legends and dark secrets that threaten their survival. The bond between the crew is tested as they confront both natural and supernatural perils, including the curse of the elusive Jolly Stone. With themes of loyalty, bravery, and the struggle against fate, the story culminates in a thrilling resolution that explores the power of friendship and the resilience of the human spirit. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Curse Of the Jolly Stone Trilogy .

This book is aimed at children in year 8.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2007 by Delacorte Books for Young Readers .

Iain Lawrence was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, the second of four children. He studied journalism in Vancouver and went to work for the Prince Rupert Daily News. Eighteen years later, he went to work on a fish farm before he started writing full-time. He learned to sail at the age of nine, and as he grew up, boating became a huge part of his life. He lives with his long-time partner Kristin and dog Skipper on a remote radio-transmission site on an island off Prince Rupert, British Columbia.