{"product_id":"the-coral-island-ballantyne-r-m","title":"The Coral Island Ballantyne, R. M.","description":"\u003cp\u003e**The Coral Island** by R.M. Ballantyne is the OG castaway adventure that inspired everything from *Lord of the Flies* to *Lost* – except these Victorian lads actually get along! Follow Ralph, Jack, and Peterkin as they're shipwrecked on a tropical paradise, building shelter, dodging pirates, and generally having the time of their lives until reality crashes the party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic adventure tale explores friendship, resourcefulness, and colonial attitudes (yep, it's very much of its time). Perfect for young readers craving old-school adventure, homeschoolers tackling classics, or adults nostalgic for simpler storytelling. Ballantyne was a Scottish author who churned out boy's adventure stories like they were going out of style – which, let's face it, they eventually did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis preloved copy from Patina Paperbacks has survived its own adventures and is ready for yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Reader Reviews:**\u003cbr\u003e\n*\"Brilliant escapist fun – my 12-year-old devoured it in two days!\"*\u003cbr\u003e\n*\"Dated but charming. The boys' ingenuity is genuinely impressive.\"*\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patina Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46310135267493,"sku":"BIN-L9-GEN-18970-11-24-2025","price":6.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/1407\/9909\/files\/31_2BQFoKL1wL.jpg?v=1764033005","url":"https:\/\/patinapaperbacks.com\/products\/the-coral-island-ballantyne-r-m","provider":"Patina Paperbacks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}