The Coral Island
About this book
A nineteenth century adventure story of three teenaged boys shipwrecked on a Pacific island. At first they lead an idyllic life but this is soon interrupted by the arrival on the island of rival Polynesian war parties and then pirates. After various adventures the boys find themselves in possession of the pirate’s ship and can sail for home.
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 4926 readers · 349 pages · ≈ 6 h 28 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Coral Island?
About ≈ 6 h 28 m — 349 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Coral Island?
349 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Coral Island?
It sits on the Adventure, Fiction shelves.
Is The Coral Island in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Coral Island?
The main characters include Polynesians.
Where does The Coral Island take place?
It is set in Pacific Islands, Oceania, Océanie during 19th century.
Who wrote The Coral Island?
Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825–1894).
Where can I read The Coral Island online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library