Lost on Gibbon Island by Jess Butterworth

Lost on Gibbon Island by Jess Butterworth is a thrilling adventure story that kept me on the edge of my seat. Lark Taylor, the main character, finds herself shipwrecked on a deserted island in Cambodia with only a baby gibbon as her companion. The book is formatted as Lark’s diary with lined journal pages, beautiful design details and a special map of Gibbon Island by Rob Biddulph.

Lark is a courageous and resourceful protagonist who must use her wit and survival skills to face the many challenges of living on a deserted island. From brutal storms to scorching sunshine and jellyfish-infested waters, Lark is forced to find a way off the island before it’s too late. She must make a plan to find food and water, build shelter and protect herself and her companion from danger.

The author does a fantastic job of painting a vivid picture of the lush island and the challenges that Lark faces. I felt like I was right there with Lark, experiencing everything she went through. The story is well-paced and the suspense kept me turning the pages until the very end.

I especially loved the special map of Gibbon Island included in the book, which added an extra layer of excitement to the story. The journal pages also made me feel like I was reading Lark’s personal diary and added an intimate touch to the story.

Overall, Lost on Gibbon Island is a beautifully written, exciting, and inspiring story of survival that is perfect for middle-grade readers. Jess Butterworth’s storytelling skills are truly impressive, and I look forward to reading more of her books in the future. Highly recommended!

he Last Bear meets The Life of Pi in this beautifully-written survival story set on a Cambodian island, following a ship-wrecked girl named Lark, and a baby gibbon who becomes her companion. Together, they must evade poachers and find their way home.

‘If you’re reading this, hopefully you’ve come to rescue me. My name is Lark Taylor, and I’ve been shipwrecked on an island. The last mainland I was on was Cambodia, miles and miles away from home…’

When Lark’s mum takes her family with her on a research trip to Cambodia, Lark never expects that she’ll end up stranded on a deserted island, with no one but a baby gibbon for company. But that’s exactly what happens.

Lost and with no idea how to survive in the jungle, Lark must learn the ways of the wild from the gibbon.

And in return, try to help the gibbon find her way home …

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