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Description edit
There is no place like a dysfunctional home. Leaving everything behind for the Island was Ricky's dream come true. When his happily ever after is not quite what it seems, he discovers that running away means running toward bigger problems. Trapped on the Island, Ricky must join together... read more
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Characters edit
- Ricky Darlin: Main character. After growing sick with his life, one night, a boy named Peter shows up in his room and takes him away to the Island, a supposed paradise.
- Peter: A boy with an Australian accent from the Island. He travels to reality every once in a while to bring kids to his island for reasons unknown.
- James "Captain" Hooke: A man of about twenty who has been stuck on the Island for years. Leads Alex, Nigel, Mariah, and Ricky against Peter so they can return to their homes. Seems to be a bit crazy.
- Alex Starkey: A fit boy obsessed with baseball, also stuck on the Island. Argues often with Nigel, who he calls Dread.
- Nigel "Dread" Mason: Another boy who is stuck on the Island. Argues a lot with Alex.
- Mariah "Oscar" Bell: The only girl in Hooke's group. She keeps to herself and is a grouch, which led to her nickname. She had a tradegy that happened in her life that she finally reveals to someone about why she is so guarded.
- Lily: A girl who was captured by Peter. She is indegious to the island.
- Panther: The chief of the native islanders.
- Ms. Fulsom: Add a description of this character.
- Dr. Komori
Setting & Locations edit
- The Island: A place outside of reality Peter brings kids to. Only Peter knows to way back to reality.
First Sentence edit
"Now wake up, mate. I'm comin'."
Table of Contents edit
Chapters 1 - 32
Epilogue
Series & Lists edit
Authors & Contributors edit
- Dan Elconin (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: October 2009
ISBN: 9781416979678
Page Count: 295
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: October 2009
ISBN: 9781416979678
Page Count: 295
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Young AdultsThis book contains sexual references and language. Ages +14
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