In "The Castaways" by Iain Lawrence, a group of young survivors finds themselves shipwrecked on a deserted island in the South Pacific after their boat sinks. As they navigate the challenges of their new environment, including scarcity of food, personal conflicts, and the struggle to maintain hope, they must rely on their ingenuity and determination to survive. Each character brings unique strengths and weaknesses, forcing them to confront their fears and insecurities. Through their harrowing experiences, the castaways discover the true meaning of friendship, trust, and resilience in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

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

There are 243 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Laurel Leaf Library .

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.