Book Series · 3 Books

Island Books

In order from Shipwreck to Escape.

The Island series is a set of 3 chapter books by Gordon Korman, published in 2001. Written for ages 9–12, most books run about 140 pages.

Shipwreck
Survival
Escape
Shipwreck
Survival
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Shipwreck
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$759
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2001

Shipwreck

Six kids stranded on an island must survive without adults.

144 pages
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Summary: Six kids, sent on a character-building boat trip, find themselves shipwrecked on a deserted island after a storm. With no adults to guide them, they must navigate the perils of survival. Can they overcome their differences and work together, or will the island's challenges prove too great? As they face the unknown, alliances form and tensions rise, testing their resilience and ingenuity. Will they find a way back to safety, or are they destined to remain lost at sea?
In reading order

Island Series

3 books · Published 2001

#1
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$759

Shipwreck

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2001

Six kids stranded on an island must survive without adults.

#2
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$674

Survival

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2001

Six kids stranded on an island must survive, but are they truly alone?

#3
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$674

Escape

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2001

Stranded on an island, six kids face dangerous foes. Can they escape?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Island series?

There are 3 books in the Island series. It began with Shipwreck in 2001, and the newest book, Escape, was published in 2001.

What order should you read the Island books in?

Start with Shipwreck and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Island books best for?

The series is best for ages 9–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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