In the thrilling final book of S.A. Bodeen's middle-grade Shipwreck Island series, it's up to a young girl to save her shipwrecked family from a time-traveling "curator" of souls and a treasure-hunting criminal—and get them off the island!
Sarah Robinson and her family are shipwrecked on a remote and mysterious island. Their food is scarce and there's no sign of rescue. They have seen strange creatures, rescued a mysterious girl, and found the Curator, who has captured Sarah's father and stepbrother to use in a bizarre time travel experiment. And then the only man who knows about their island comes back—he's looking for buried treasure, and won't leave without it, even if it means leaving the Robinsons stranded.
Time is running out. They must get off the island.
Praise for the Shipwreck Island series:
“Exciting series debut . . . Intensely readable and will be excellent for reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal on Shipwreck Island
“Will leave readers hungry for a second helping.” —Kirkus Reviews on Shipwreck Island
Read them all! Shipwreck Island Lost Trapped Found
Stephanie is the award-winning author of the Elizabeti's Doll series of picture books, as well as several others. Her young adult novels include the award-winning The Compound and The Raft, and her next YA The Detour releases October 2015. The first two volumes of her middle grade series, Shipwreck Island and Lost, are available now.
Sarah Robinson and her shipwrecked family have a few more hurdles to overcome before they are able to escape the island where they have been marooned.
Found is a great conclusion to a wonderful middle grade series. The action is still great, and the insight into the kids' thoughts is even better. I love the growing relationship between Sarah and her stepmom, Marco and his stepdad, and Sarah and stepbrother Nacho. The character interactions really raises this book up another level and makes it great.
This book is a nice ending to the series. The blended Robinson family is running out of time to help the space alien Leo finish his work on Earth so he can return to his planet. Two new arrivals to the island are not there to rescue the Robinsons. They’re looking for treasure hidden there years earlier.
Sarah is forced to help treasure hunter Fox find his treasure while his sidekick, Bettina, holds Sarah’s step-mom, the skipper and his granddaughter captive. Meanwhile Sarah’s dad and her two step-brothers are trying to navigate around the island’s crazy, dangerous creatures to get help and rescue the others.
Despite their dangerous predicament, Sarah takes some comfort in the fact that their crazy adventures on this strange island have created something she didn’t think was possible a few weeks ago--it’s made them a family.
Tweens and teens who’ve read thus far in the series will enjoy this satisfying finale as it’s full of the same action, adventure, and bizarre animal creations.
Everything comes to a head! -Leo's deadline approaches -the Modules have to be filled -the treasure hunters arrive -can Leo operate the Creator Machine? -Marco's mom has to receive medical treatment asap -and don't forget the misfit creatures lurking around every bend
Family <3 I would get along with my brother more if we had a near death experience to share.
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I was so sad when this series came to an end. I loved all of the books and if anyone enjoys watching Swiss Family Robinson, then these books are probably for you! I love the movie, and I couldn't stop reading these books. Amazing cliff-hangers, and a great story. Totally recommend this!
I was very… apprehensive… to start this book. The first book in the series was fine. The second was… pretty bad. The third was just downright awful. Naturally, I wasn’t too excited to read this fourth (and thankfully final) book. However, gratefully, I liked this book way more! Now don’t take this as a glowing recommendation or anything. It’s not going to win any awards… but it was at least the least terrible book in the series. I didn’t have to painstakingly slog my way through it, so I’d call that a win.