Download or read book Lost Islands written by Henry Stommel and published by . This book was released on 1999-07-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the last, & well into the present century, nautical charts & general atlases showed many islands which today are known not to have existed. The British & American Hydrographic Offices compiled lists for navigators of reported dangers where the islands were supposedly located. Oceanographer Henry Stommel's research documented the false discoveries of 100s of islands. Arranged by location, the tales combine historical & geographic interests with fascinating anecdotal material. Contains two 19th century foldout Admiralty charts of the Indian & Pacific Oceans, where most of the islands mentioned in the text are located.
Download or read book Lost Islands written by Henry Stommel and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2017-06-21 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expert oceanographer presents fascinating documentation of the historical, geographical, and anecdotal accounts of hundreds of phantom islands around the world. Scores of black-and-white illustrations and charts illuminate the text.
Download or read book Lost Children of the Far Islands written by Emily Raabe and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twins Gus and Leo and their little sister, Ila, live a quiet life in Maine—until their mother falls ill, and it becomes clear her strength is fading because she is protecting them from a terrible evil. Soon the children are swept off to a secret island far in the sea, where they discover a hidden grandmother and powers they never knew they had. Like their mother, they are Folk, creatures who can turn between human and animal forms. Now they must harness their newfound magic for a deeper purpose. The ancient, monstrous King of the Black Lakes will stop at nothing to rise to power, and they are all that stands in his way. Their mother’s life hangs in the balance, and the children must battle this beast to the death—despite a dire prophecy that whoever kills him will die. Can Gus, Leo, and Ila overcome this villain? Or has he grown too strong to be defeated? Lost Children of the Far Islands is a story filled with magic, excitement, and the dangers and delights of the sea.
Download or read book The Lost Island of Tamarind written by Nadia Aguiar and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three children. Alone on the ocean waves, after a fierce storm throws their parents from the Pamela Jane into the icy waters below. Maya, Simon and Penny now face a wild rescue adventure that will lead them to a truly magical place . . . Imagine an island with green mountains looming over pink sandy beaches and tide pools lit by the moon. An island with the darkest of secrets, where pirates lurk and jaguars roam – and a precious stone holds a power that is both wondrous and terrifying. This is where the children must go. No one from the Outside has escaped the island before. Danger is everywhere. But they can’t turn back now. Could you?
Download or read book The Rage 2 The Lost Islands written by Natica Brown and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-08-09 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Out of the fryer and into the frying pan. Broken, battered, and bruised; the remaining survivors of the school incident must stick together to brave new dangers on an unknown island. Revelations unfold challenging all the group thought they knew about their situation. Two new players are thrown into their game of survival, a witch named Rose, and a mysterious figured named Zaverin. Old faces return, but will they be of help or a hindrance? The game of cat and mouse continues, the sole goal; survival at any cost. New location, same rules.
Download or read book Explorer 2 The Lost Islands written by Kazu Kibuishi and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The highly anticipated second volume to the critically acclaimed Explorer series, The Lost Islands is a collection of seven all-new stories written and illustrated by an award-winning roster of comics artists, with each story centered around the theme of hidden places. Edited by the New York Times bestselling comics creator Kazu Kibuishi, this graphic anthology includes well-written, beautifully illustrated stories by Kazu (the Amulet series), Jason Caffoe (the Flight series), Raina Telgemeier (Drama and Smile), Dave Roman (the Astronaut Academy series), Jake Parker (the Missile Mouse series), Michel Gagné (The Saga of Rex), Katie and Steven Shanahan (the Flight series), and up-and-coming new artist Chrystin Garland. Praise for Explorer 2: The Lost Islands STARRED REVIEWS "A second gathering of new graphic tales, diverse of plot and atmosphere but thematically linked by island settings and every bit as stellar as its predecessor...First rate." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "With this second showcase Kibuishi affirms his editorial savvy for amassing talented creators and providing a vehicle to let them do what they do best: use comics to tell funny, thoughtful, and just plain good stories." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "Lost Islands is a great sequel to The Mystery Boxes (Abrams, 2012) that is masterfully told and beautifully drawn. A must-have for any collection." --School Library Journal, starred review "This sophomore effort’s solid artwork, dialogue, and stories will still be a great introductory title for young or struggling middle-school readers starting to explore the world of graphic novels." --Booklist "Variety of style is the real draw of Kibuishi’s graphic anthologies, and tweens reluctant to stray from their comic-book favorites will find the gamut of visual presentations eye-opening." --The Bulletin of The Center for Children’s Books "Another satisfying anthology that will leave readers eager for the next." --The Horn Book
Download or read book The Disappearing Islands of the Chesapeake written by William B. Cronin and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2005-06-17 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An appendix documents the many small islands that have dropped entirely from view since the seventeenth century.
Download or read book The Lost Island written by Eilís Dillon and published by New York Review of Books. This book was released on 2006-08-22 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Farrell was forced to grow up quickly after his father disappeared hunting for treasure on the fabled lost island of Inishmananan. Struggling to get by, one evening he and his mother receive a mysterious message from a ragged tramp who stops by their farm. The old man has proof that Michael’s father is alive! Although no one seeking the island has ever returned, Michael and his friend Joe board the first boat they can, only to find out it is run by a treacherous gang of sailors. Braving the unknown seas, they embark in a grand search for Michael’s missing father, the spectacular fortune, and the island’s long-lost secret. Set amid Ireland’s picturesque west coast, plots against Michael and the adventures that befall him make this magical and suspenseful narrative a page-turning, rough and tumble adventure story.
Download or read book Lost Continents written by L. Sprague de Camp and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-07-17 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVLeading authority examines facts and fancies behind the Atlantis theme in history, science, and literature. Sources include Plato, Thomas More, K. T. Frost, and many other citations, both famous and lesser-known. Related legends are also recounted and refuted, and reports document attempts to prove the continent's existence, including accounts of actual expeditions. /div
Download or read book The Inventors and the Lost Island written by A. M. Morgen and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready for heart-pounding action, mystery, and hijinks in the thrilling sequel to The Inventors at No. 8! Things are finally looking up for George, the 3rd Lord of Devonshire. Not only did he and his friends outwit a nefarious criminal organization, the extremely rare (and extremely valuable) mushrooms growing in his attic ensure he'll never need money again. After years of misery, George is no longer the unluckiest boy in London. Nothing could go wrong... Until Don Nadie, the leader of the Society of Nobodies, moves in next door with his sights set on George...and everything goes wrong. Overnight, George finds himself framed for poisoning the king (a crime he most assuredly did not commit) and once again on the run with his best friend Ada Byron, the future Countess of Lovelace. Together, they must navigate the high seas in Ada's latest invention, a submersible mechanical whale, all while trying to stay one step ahead of their enemies. Chased to the ends of the earth, it's up to George, Ada, and their friends to clear the Devonshire name-and maybe even save the world. In this rollicking sequel, author A.M. Morgen raises the stakes and delivers a humor- and heart-filled story sure to appeal to fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society and The Inquisitor's Tale.
Download or read book The Lost Island written by Alfred van Cleef and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After learning he could not have children, Van Cleef--the last of a family of Dutch Jews--exiled himself to a remote island in the Indian Ocean. With wry humor and insight, he weaves geography, natural history, and biology into this original narrative of a man lost--and finally found.
Download or read book The Lost Island written by K. M. Winthrop and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2023-08-29 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A romantic week at a luxury resort on a secluded private island. Sun, sand, surf and romantic moonlight walks on the beach. Tracy Markous couldn’t imagine a more enjoyable vacation for her and her husband, Police Lieutenant Nick Markous. For the next seven days there was going to be absolutely no work. No emergencies. No midnight phone calls because there were no outside telephone lines on the island. Also no cell service. No Wi-Fi. And no television. Nothing to do but relax and enjoy their time together. The perfect romantic getaway. What she didn’t count on were the sinister shadows hiding under the bright sunshine. Conspiracies, missing husbands, and mobsters, were the last thing she expected—or wanted. They certainly weren’t covered in the brochure. As the body count began to climb, Nick evolved from relaxed resort guest to unofficial investigator. Nick the cop replaced Nick the husband.
Download or read book The Hilltop Boys on Lost Island written by Cyril Burleigh and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-12 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cyril Burleigh's 'The Hilltop Boys on Lost Island' is a thrilling adventure novel that follows a group of young boys as they navigate the challenges of being marooned on a mysterious island. The book is filled with suspenseful moments, heart-pounding action, and clever plot twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Written in a descriptive and engaging style, Burleigh's novel captures the imagination of its audience and paints a vivid picture of the rugged island setting. This book is a classic example of early 20th-century adventure literature, reminiscent of the works of authors like Robert Louis Stevenson and Jack London. Cyril Burleigh, a seasoned writer with a passion for storytelling, draws from his own experiences and imagination to craft a compelling narrative that appeals to readers of all ages. His background in journalism and travel likely influenced his ability to create authentic and captivating scenes that transport readers to a world of danger and excitement. I highly recommend 'The Hilltop Boys on Lost Island' to anyone who enjoys a good adventure story. Burleigh's masterful storytelling and richly detailed prose make this book a must-read for those seeking an escape into the unknown.
Download or read book The Island of Missing Trees written by Elif Shafak and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK Winner of the 2022 BookTube Silver Medal in Fiction * Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction "A wise novel of love and grief, roots and branches, displacement and home, faith and belief. Balm for our bruised times." -David Mitchell, author of Utopia Avenue A rich, magical new novel on belonging and identity, love and trauma, nature and renewal, from the Booker-shortlisted author of 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World. Two teenagers, a Greek Cypriot and a Turkish Cypriot, meet at a taverna on the island they both call home. In the taverna, hidden beneath garlands of garlic, chili peppers and creeping honeysuckle, Kostas and Defne grow in their forbidden love for each other. A fig tree stretches through a cavity in the roof, and this tree bears witness to their hushed, happy meetings and eventually, to their silent, surreptitious departures. The tree is there when war breaks out, when the capital is reduced to ashes and rubble, and when the teenagers vanish. Decades later, Kostas returns. He is a botanist looking for native species, but really, he's searching for lost love. Years later a Ficus carica grows in the back garden of a house in London where Ada Kazantzakis lives. This tree is her only connection to an island she has never visited--- her only connection to her family's troubled history and her complex identity as she seeks to untangle years of secrets to find her place in the world. A moving, beautifully written, and delicately constructed story of love, division, transcendence, history, and eco-consciousness, The Island of Missing Trees is Elif Shafak's best work yet.
Download or read book Boy Scouts of the Air on Lost Island written by Gordon Stuart and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-16 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Boy Scouts of the Air on Lost Island' by Gordon Stuart, readers are taken on a thrilling adventure filled with mystery and suspense. The book follows a group of young air scouts as they navigate through the treacherous Lost Island, encountering unknown dangers and obstacles at every turn. Stuart's writing style is captivating, with vivid descriptions that bring the island to life and keep readers on the edge of their seats. The book is reminiscent of classic adventure tales, with a modern twist that keeps the narrative fresh and engaging. As the scouts face challenges and make important discoveries, readers are drawn into the story and eager to see how it unfolds. Gordon Stuart's attention to detail and well-crafted plot make 'Boy Scouts of the Air on Lost Island' a must-read for fans of adventure and mystery novels. With its compelling storyline and relatable characters, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages.
Download or read book The Lost Island of Tamarind written by Nadia Aguiar and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2008-09-30 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maya Nelson isn't your typical thirteen-year-old. She's spent her whole life living on the sea with her marine biologist parents, her younger brother, Simon, and baby sister, Penny. Maya used to love living on a sailboat, but lately, everything feels terribly claustrophobic. Maya longs to go to school on land. To make friends. To lead a normal life. But when a violent storm hits and Maya's parents are washed overboard, life becomes anything but normal. The children manage to steer the boat toward a mysterious island, to a place that doesn't exist on a map. Welcome to Tamarind, where fish can fly, pirates patrol the waters, jaguars lurk, the islanders are at war, and an evil, child-stealing enchantress rules the jungle. Maya never imagined she'd have to face so many dangers. But then, who could have imagined a place like Tamarind. . . .? In her stunning first novel, Nadia Aguiar presents a heart-pounding adventure tale about a haunting, fantastical island cut off from the outside world.
Download or read book The storm on the lost island written by Luis Arturo Acevedo Acevedo and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-07-21 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our story begins in the Caribbean Sea, where an old fisherman sought his daily sustenance both economically and food. And that he drowned his sorrows and his memories in alcohol and the bars of the island where he lived. In his long voyages in the sea, our character came across a desert island, mysterious and somewhat terrifying, which he observed on certain occasions, but which in the development of our history will have great significance for our adventurer. An old sailor, in love with life, adventures and young girls. And with a dark past that I always tried to erase in the liquor The story will take an unexpected turn in the life of the fisherman and will put him in many problems, anxieties, confused situations, which will lead him to survive his dramatic present.
