This summer, take a trip to Sunrise Island in the latest laugh-out-loud adventure from bestselling author Jenny Pearson.
Sebastian Sunrise and his two best friends, Lina and Étienne, are in a bit of trouble. They are stranded on a desert island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, after a rowing race went very, very wrong.
The friends have no idea how long they might have to stay on the island, so they make a plan. They will try to survive, look after the island's baby turtles, and have fun, if they can.
But Sebastian's life has never gone to plan, and they quickly face jellyfish stings, burnt bums and an out-of-control goat. But when a boat arrives, bringing pirates who want to hunt the island's baby turtles, the friends face their greatest danger yet...
What a laugh! Who knew that books like this could be so funny? Although Sebastian and his friends are actually in quite a lot of danger, the book is funny and light hearted all the way through.
I think part of the reason it works so well is that Sebastian is not a bad character. He's thoughtless and impulsive, but he is never mean or cruel, and he always tries to make up for doing the wrong thing. It's an important difference that children may not consciously notice, but they will know it instinctively.
My copy's illustrations weren't complete, but there's enough there to know that I'm going to love them when I get to see it properly. They're cute and sweet while still showing the scope of what the kids are dealing with.
(also I love the turtles and I clapped so hard.)
Fantastic read, great themes, full of adventures and clever plans. This one's going to do well.
Shipwrecked publishes on the 1st of August, 2024. I received a free copy and am giving an honest review.
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