Genre: Young Adult Fiction - Fantasy
My Rating: 10/10
Maya, Simon, and Penny are the children of marine-scientist parents who insist on living at sea on their ship, the Pamela Jane. While some children might find a life at sea fun, Maya thinks it's just plain boring. She's just turned 13 and there are no other teenagers for her to hang out with at sea - only her annoying younger brother and the baby. Her life quickly becomes more interesting when a fierce storm causes her parents to fall overboard and leaves the Pamela Jane washed ashore on a very strange island. Maya, Simon, and Penny soon find that this is not your typical island... creepy vines will sneak down from the canopy of the jungle to snatch things from you... even babies!
Once it becomes apparent that this island is in the middle of a crazy war between pirates and an evil witch who steals children to work in her extensive mines, the kids have to work together to figure out how to find their parents and get off the Island of Tamarind. They receive some help when they meet a young boy who seems to be native to the island, Helix. With his guidance, the siblings brave the forest, meet the very odd people who live in treehouses up in the clouds, and battle the evil witch.
The story moves quickly, with lots of action, and will keep you up reading way past your bedtime. It ends in a way that suggests a sequel, but so far the 2nd book has not been announced. I have definitely made a special place for this wonderful story on my bookcase at home, and I plan to make sure everyone I know reads it as well!
Order this from Inkwood Books HERE
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