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*A major TV series starring Sheridan Smith with Paramount+* A SECRET BEACH. A HOLIDAY OF A LIFETIME. WISH YOU WERE HERE? THINK AGAIN... _______________________________________________
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THE SHOCKING STORY OF A DESERT ISLAND DREAM THAT WENT SOUR 'Writer seeks "wife" for a year on tropical island.' The opportunity to escape from it all was irresistible. Lucy Irvine answered the advertisement - and found herself alone on a remote desert island with a 'husband' she hardly knew. Lucy Irvine fell in love with the seductive, if cruel, beauty of that untouched Eden, whose power to enslave and enchant her never slackened throughout the whole of her amazing adventure. Uncompromisingly candid and sometimes shocking, Castaway is her compulsively readable account of a desert island dream which threatened to turn into a nightmare of illness, thirst and personal antipathy. Now a film by Nicholas Roeg starring Amanda Donohoe and Oliver Reed,
Fern Hollow teacher, Miss Crisp, takes her class on a school trip to Heron Island. All the children are well-behaved except Pippa and Patch. The two naughty rabbits get lost in the spooky wood and are left behind when the class returns home.
In a series of letters, Grandfather reveals his adventures with his remarkable little dog Roo and the captain of the Unsinkable, as they go in search of the Door to the Sea, the Forgotten Sea, and the Great Cod Bank.
Explores the lives of survivors who were shipwrecked, banished, or abandoned during the past several centuries.
Jules Verne's "In Search of the Castaways" (also known as "The Children of Captain Grant") takes readers on a riveting quest across the globe. The narrative follows the adventurous journey of Mary and Robert Grant, who embark on a mission to find their missing father, Captain Grant, with the help of a dedicated crew. Set against the backdrop of a world-spanning expedition, the story unfolds with a blend of exploration, danger, and intrigue. The characters traverse diverse landscapes and encounter various cultures, as they follow the breadcrumbs of clues left by Captain Grant. The novel delves into themes of determination, perseverance, and the spirit of adventure. As Mary and Robert navigate treacherous waters and face unforeseen challenges, they showcase the power of familial bonds and the unwavering commitment to reunite their family. "In Search of the Castaways" (or "The Children of Captain Grant") captures the essence of exploration and the thrill of uncovering hidden truths. Jules Verne's storytelling invites readers to join the characters on a voyage of discovery that highlights the beauty and complexity of the world while celebrating the resilience of the human spirit.
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ADRIFT AT SEA, Tom Tin and his four convict companions are only too glad when they come upon a deserted ship. The boys clamber aboard, not knowing whether they've been saved or set on a course toward doom. But after rescuing two men stranded on a melting iceberg, Tom begins to suspect that these unsavory sailors are dangerous castaways from this very vessel. The more Tom questions the men, the more they dislike him. So, when Tom overhears them plotting to get rid of him, he knows they mean it. But the other boys don't feel threatened - at least not until the sailors attempt to sell them as slaves, a decision that ends with death for some . . . and with Tom sailing the ship home to England. Soon Tom discovers that he has to cast away every ill-intentioned companion from his voyage home before he can truly be free.
When a group of people come to a lush, deserted island to compete on a popular reality TV show, they soon discover that they are being eliminated from the game permanently and violently when they fall victim to the monstrous half-human creatures that live in the jungle.