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Ariki and the Island of Wonders
After getting lost at sea in a tropical storm, Ariki and Ipo discover an uncharted island and have a great adventure in the second book of the Ariki series.Ariki and Ipo are making the most of a beautiful day, sailing the sea near Turtle Island on a ‘borrowed” boat. They’re too busy daydreaming to spot the grey clouds gathering overhead ‘“ but then a terrible storm breaks, carrying them miles from home. After days without food or drink, they are washed up on an unfamiliar island. The island is beautiful beyond belief: they see butterflies, each one lovelier than the last, lizards chasing across the rocks and, most wonderful of all, a gigantic blue bird with eyes that glow purple. When they meet another castaway, however, the children discover this island is no paradise ‘“ there are dangers lurking in the shadows! A nail-biting adventure with a strong message about endangered animals and human intervention, and a wonderful partner to Ariki and the Giant Shark.”Zoologist Davies`s love of the natural world shines through in this wonderful book… Davies`s prose is so evocative you can almost feel the sand beneath your toes.” Mail on Sunday on Ariki and the Giant Shark