Shipwreck Island
Paperback Published on: 04/03/2021
Price: £8.99
Synopsis
The breathtaking adventure continues in the sequel to the much-loved Orphans of the Tide.
Orphans Ellie and Seth have crossed an endless ocean in search of freedom and peace.
Arriving on the shores of a colourful tropical island ruled by a mysterious queen, it seems they might just have found the perfect new home.
But there is trouble brewing in paradise and soon Ellie and Seth find themselves caught up in a dangerous struggle for power - and forced to confront terrible truths from their past . . .
Praise for Orphans of the Tide:
'Unputdownable' - Times
'Enthralling' - Daily Express
'Sumptuously atmospheric . . . tirelessly inventive' - Daily Telegraph
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
- ISBN: 9780241384459
- Number of pages: 416
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 25 mm
- Interest age: From 9 years
- Weight: 292g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
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A gripping read
Having been utterly gripped by Orphans of the Tide last year, I was both thrilled and a little wary about embarking upon Shipwreck Island; however, my fear... READ MORE
A magnificent & gripping adventure!
The challenge for a sequel with such an outstanding predecessor, is undoubtedly whether it can live up to people’s expectations. Orphans of the Tide is one... READ MORE
Unputdownable
I preferred it to the first book, I do wonder if you might be very confused if you had never read the first book, so I would suggest reading the first befo... READ MORE
Even better than the first book?
It has been a couple of weeks since I actually read Shipwreck Island and I have needed that time to fully appreciate what I have read. I loved Orphans of ... READ MORE
A gritty, enthralling adventure of standout uniqueness.
The sign of a good novel is surely one you can't put down. Another sign must be that, when the postman brings the sequel to that novel, you drop everything... READ MORE
A breath-taking sequel to the first book, for fans of adventure and fantasy
Warning: Contains spoilers for Book 1.
Orphans of the Tide was a book which had a huge impact on its audience last year – not just because of that opening... READ MORE
A stunning sequel!
I was blown away by Orphans of the Tide so I couldn't wait to read this sequel. Just like its predecessor, I tore through Shipwreck Island and loved every... READ MORE
Better than five stars
Shipwreck Island caused me quite a quandary as a reader. If you rated the first book in the series 5 stars, and this one is even better, then where does th... READ MORE
Best Children's Fantasy series currently publishing
Orphans of the Tide was one of my favourite books of last year, so I highly anticipated the release of its sequel. Even knowing a bit more of what I was ge... READ MORE
Excellent series
This is an excellent second book in the series, full of adventure, friendship and danger. Everything you need to keep those pages turning.
I do however, d... READ MORE
Such a brilliant series
I loved the first book, one of my favourite reads from 2020, so I was hoping the sequel was just as brilliant. I enjoyed it very much, and looking forward ... READ MORE
Gripping read!
My almost 11 yr old son snatched my kindle and raced off to read this. He absolutely LOVED it. He re-read it 4 times in a week and is still raving about it... READ MORE
Thriller!
I had high expectations after reading Orphans of a Tide but I needn’t have been worried, Orphans of a Tide Shipwreck Island didn’t disappoint! The element ... READ MORE
The incredible series continues...
"Orphans Ellie and Seth have crossed an endless ocean in search of freedom and peace.
Arriving on the shores of a colourful tropical island ruled by a myst... READ MORE
Brilliant sequel that expands the mythology.
What an enthralling sequel to 'Orphans of the Tide' this is! Struan Murray has expanded his vivid, engrossing world, building further intrigue and mystery.... READ MORE
A must read
Ellie and Seth, orphans (of the tide), are crossing the ocean in search of an island they can call home. Escaping the mysterious City and putting the trou... READ MORE
Powerful and deep
This was a brilliant story about Stick (main character) with knights blood in his family, so was destined to be a dragon fighter. The dragon living underg... READ MORE
Fantastic Adventure!
My almost 11 yr old son snatched my kindle and raced off to read this. He absolutely LOVED it. He re-read it 4 times in a week and is still raving about it... READ MORE
Superb
Struan Murray's Shipwreck Island is a fantastic second instalment in this epic middle grade adventure.
Ellie and Seth have escaped the city, but that doe... READ MORE
A Truly Brilliant Trilogy
A unique tale, ingeniously conceived and perfectly told for a sequel that totally lives up to the hyperbolic standard set by Orphans of the Tide.
A real d... READ MORE
What a fantastic story!
Gods and monsters, friendships and temptations, power and propaganda, all dealt with so well in a completely thrilling tale.
I loved this continuation of t... READ MORE
Unputdownable!
I had wanted to read Orphans of the Tide last year, but hadn't had time (so many books!), so when this popped up for request whilst I was furloughed from w... READ MORE
Amazing!
Wow wow wow! This was just as amazing, if not more so, than the 1st! So blown away my this world, the storyline, the characters, the uniqueness, & the amaz... READ MORE
A great follow-up to Orphans of the Tide
A heart-thumping, page-turning adventure that's full of friendship and betrayal, sadness and delight. Great stuff and sets up book three very nicely.
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