The Wonder Island Boys: Treasures of the Islands

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The Wonder Island Boys: Treasures of the Islands

by Roger T. (Roger Thompson) Finlay

EN·~5 hours·30 chapters

Chapters

30 total
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E-text prepared by Joe Longo

1:15
2

TREASURES OF THE ISLANDS

1:00
3

TREASURES OF THE ISLANDS - CHAPTER I - THE PECULIAR SIGNALS

15:54
4

CHAPTER II - THE SAVAGES ON THE HILL

17:22
5

CHAPTER III - CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE

19:12
6

CHAPTER IV - RESCUING A WHITE CAPTIVE

18:25
7

CHAPTER V - RETURN OF THE NATIVES

16:13
8

CHAPTER VI - THE SAVAGE CEREMONIALS

15:12
9

CHAPTER VII - SIGNIFICANCE OF NATIVE RITES

15:19
10

CHAPTER VIII - HYPNOTISM ON SAVAGES

18:22

Description

Stranded on a remote South‑Sea island with only the clothes on their backs, two adventurous boys and their seasoned companion must turn the wild landscape into a livable home. Using clever improvisation they fashion basic tools, fashion clothing, and learn to harness the island’s resources. Their daily struggle quickly evolves into a series of daring explorations as they map hidden valleys, mysterious caves, and forgotten ruins.

The first real mystery unfolds when a mournful, bird‑like cry echoes through the jungle, leading the trio to a strange two‑leged creature and the remnants of an old pirate treasure. As they piece together cryptic signals and ancient markings, they discover a tribe preparing a dark ritual under the waning moon. The boys must decide whether to intervene, all while staying one step ahead of the island’s hidden dangers. Their courage and quick thinking set the stage for a thrilling quest that blends survival, friendship, and the lure of long‑lost riches.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (306K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-06-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Roger T. (Roger Thompson) Finlay

b. 1860

An early 20th-century adventure writer, he is best remembered for the Wonder Island Boys books, fast-moving tales of shipwreck, survival, and discovery. His stories blend youthful excitement with a strong interest in practical skills, invention, and exploration.

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