The Island QueenR. M. Ballantyne
The Island Queen
by OpenStories
Original author: R. M. Ballantyne
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"The Island Queen" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in 1885. This castaway adventure follows two brothers and a sister stranded on a Pacific island, where they must survive and build a new society. When an emigrant ship wrecks nearby, the growing colony faces internal conflicts, kidnappings by natives, and natural disasters. The story explores themes of British imperialism, Christianity, and social hierarchies as the children navigate leadership, justice, and their ultimate journey home.
The Island Queen, by R. M. Ballantyne. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #21741.
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