After Jonathan's mother breaks her ankle on a family camping trip, Jonathan and his younger sister Abby are left alone on a deserted island. Then a devastating earthquake hits -- and suddenly, Jonathan and Abby are fighting for their lives. Fast-paced and frighteningly believable, this is a sure bet for fans of wilderness adventures and thrillers alike.
"Tight and involving". -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"The tautly written story sustains the suspense without ever becoming melodramatic". -- School Library Journal