The Island by D. A. Graham
Published by Darby Creek (Tm) on January 1st 2019
ISBN: 154154028X
Pages: 112
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Ethan desperately wants to win the Teen Wilderness Masters reality show challenge — the Grand Prize is $50,000.  He wants to help pay off bills that his parents accrued while his dad was sick. He shouldn’t have any problems — was raised by research biologists, taught how to live off the land, find edible plants, make clean drinking water and to love nature. But, when he and nine other teen contestants are dropped off on an uninhabited island with no technology or other resources available to them — maybe he has bitten off more than he can chew.

A great survival/competition story that all will enjoy — especially those that are fans of reality tv shows like Survivor. Recommended for grades 7 and. up. Well written and easy to follow.

Reviewed by Kristin Taylor, Biddeford High School, Biddeford.