Island of the Lost

Synopsis

"Riveting." -The New York Times Book Review Hundreds of miles from civilization, two ships wreck on opposite ends of the same deserted island in this true story of human nature at its best-and at its worst. It is 1864, and Captain Thomas Musgrave's schooner, the Grafton, has just wrecked on Auckland Island, a forbidding piece of land 285 miles south of New Zealand. Battered by year-round freezing rain and constant winds, it is one of the most inhospitable places on earth. To be shipwrecked there means almost certain death. Incredibly, at the same time on the opposite end of the island, another ship runs aground during a storm. Separated by only twenty miles and the island's treacherous, impassable cliffs, the crews of the Grafton and the Invercauld face the same fate. And yet where the Invercauld's crew turns inward on itself, fighting, starving, and even turning to cannibalism, Musgrave's crew bands together to build a cabin and a forge-and eventually, to find a way to escape. Using the survivors' journals and historical records, award-winning maritime historian Joan Druett brings to life this extraordinary untold story about leadership and the fine line between order and chaos.

Summary

Chapter 1: The Arrival

The novel opens as a group of teenagers, including Harley Diaz, Donovan "Donny" Cortez, and Parker Rooney, are sent to the Isle of the Lost for misbehaving at Auradon Prep. Upon arriving on the secluded island, they encounter a strange and eerie atmosphere filled with ominous forests and crumbling ruins.

Chapter 2: The Lost City

The teens venture into the abandoned city at the heart of the island, where they discover ancient artifacts and clues to the island's dark past. They stumble upon a library containing forbidden texts and encounter a mysterious figure known as Maleficent.

Chapter 3: The Dark Reign

Maleficent reveals herself as the former queen of the island, who was banished to Auradon and now seeks revenge. She allies with the teenagers, revealing that they are descended from her loyal followers who were also sent to the island. Together, they plot to overthrow the current ruler, Uma, the daughter of Ursula.

Chapter 4: The Shadow Army

The teens recruit a group of lost souls and outcasts to join their cause, forming a shadow army to challenge Uma's rule. They train in secret, learning combat skills and mastering the forbidden magic of the island.

Chapter 5: The Ritual

With the help of a powerful amulet, the teens perform an ancient ritual that summons a portal linking the Isle of the Lost to Auradon. They plan to invade the kingdom and confront Maleficent's old enemy, King Ben.

Chapter 6: The Invasion

The teenagers lead their army through the portal and invade Auradon, bringing chaos and destruction. They face fierce resistance from the Auradonian guards and civilians, but their unwavering determination drives them forward.

Chapter 7: The Final Battle

In the climactic battle, the teens confront King Ben and Maleficent. A fierce battle ensues, testing their loyalty and the strength of their bonds. As the fighting reaches its peak, Harley unleashes her inner power, surprising both her allies and enemies.

Chapter 8: The Aftermath

In the aftermath of the battle, the Isle of the Lost is freed from Maleficent's rule, and the teenagers return to Auradon as heroes. However, the scars of war remain, and they must navigate the complex challenges of reconciliation and redemption.