The Coral Island, R. M. Ballantyne
The Coral Island, R. M. Ballantyne
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The Coral Island
A Tale of the Pacific Ocean

Author: R. M. Ballantyne

Narrator: Jim Hodges

Unabridged: 9 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/25/2017

Synopsis

Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings.R. M. Ballantyne, a devout Christian and outspoken advocate for Christian boyhood, changed the lives of hundreds of thousands with his globe-trekking adventure stories that emphasized Christian character in the face of adversity. In The Coral Island, three Christian boys, shipwrecked in the South Pacific, rely on godly wisdom, biblical insight, and plucky courage to outwit and overcome pirates and cannibals.Take a theological journey through a sampling of some of the world’s best sermons, stories, and tales with the Overtly Christian Line.

About R. M. Ballantyne

Robert Michael Ballantyne (1824–1895) was a Scottish-born author of children’s literature. Born in Edinburgh to a family of famous printers and publishers, Ballantyne grew up with a love for writing. After spending six years in Canada working for the Hudson’s Bay Company, he returned to Scotland and worked for the publisher Messrs Constable. In 1856 Ballantyne gave up business for the profession of literature and began writing the series of adventure stories for the young with which his name is popularly associated. He published his first book, Hudson’s Bay, in 1858, and went on to publish over a hundred books for children.

About Jim Hodges

Jim Hodges began reading aloud in the second grade with a stirring rendition of Dick and Jane. He continued to volunteer to speak throughout his schooling years, performed as a newscaster while in the Navy, and participated in community theater groups. His wife, Monica, once asked what his dream job would be. He answered, “I’d record books.” And so began Jim Hodges Audio Books, producing unabridged recordings of the G. A. Henty historical novels, children’s books, Overtly Christian titles, and classic literature. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ruby

This book was one of the first children's books for boys -- you can definitely see it setting the tradition of Treasure Island, and drawing on those from Gulliver's Travels. It was fast-paced and engaging and there were some lovely descriptions of their island. Also a striking focus on rationalising......more

Goodreads review by Ivy-Mabel

Living in post-Brexit Britain, the incredible smugness of this story was hard to take. One could have laughed it off if it had not come back to haunt us. Rule Britannia! And thank goodness the gods are on our side and wear our type of clothing!......more

Quotes

“A writer who has given us all great pleasure and made childhood so pleasant for so many.” Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Kim, praise for the author

Awards

  • Washington Post Pick
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