An enduringly popular classic of children's fiction The Coral Island tells the story of three boys stranded on a seemingly idyllic desert island. Thoughtful Ralph; clever brave Jack; and mischievous Peterkin soon find however that their new home has more than a few surprises in store!Wayne Forester's energetic reading brings this classic adventure vididly to life. The Coral Island inspired a whole genre of adventure literature influencing Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island and William Golding's Lord of the Flies.