In "The Skeleton Tree" by Iain Lawrence, a young boy named Adam embarks on a life-changing adventure after surviving a shipwreck alongside a mysterious girl named Mary. Stranded on a desolate island with no immediate hope of rescue, they must navigate their fears and the challenges of survival. As they explore the island, they uncover secrets involving a haunting skeleton tree and confront their own personal demons. The story weaves themes of friendship, courage, and the resilience of the human spirit against the backdrop of nature's unforgiving beauty. Through their struggles, both Adam and Mary discover their own strengths and the power of hope. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.

There are 288 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Random House USA Inc .

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.