{"product_id":"lost-on-gibbon-island-9781510110328","title":"Lost on Gibbon Island","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn this adventure-filled survival story set in Cambodia, 12-year-old Lark is shipwrecked on a deserted island with a baby gibbon. She must survive storms, lack of food, and jellyfish-infested waters to find her way home. The book is formatted as Lark's diary with journal pages, design details, and a special map. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 288 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13 April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hachette Children's Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDear Diary,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, I find myself writing from a place I never thought I'd be - stranded on a deserted island! It all started when my mum took my family on a research trip to Cambodia. We were so excited about exploring this beautiful country, but little did we know that fate had other plans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs we set sail on our boat, everything seemed perfect. The sun was shining, the water was calm, and the sky was a deep blue. But then, out of nowhere, a storm hit us. The waves were towering, and the wind was howling. Before we knew it, our boat was capsized, and we were left floating in the middle of the ocean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt first, I was terrified. I didn't know what to do, and I felt so alone. But then, I saw something that made my heart sink - a baby gibbon. It was clinging to a piece of debris, and it looked scared and alone too. I knew I had to do something to help it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI swam over to the gibbon and picked it up gently. It was so small and fragile, and I couldn't believe that it was alone in the world. I held it close to me, trying to comfort it, and I knew that I had to do everything in my power to keep it safe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months. We were stranded on a small, deserted island, with no food, water, or shelter. The storms were still raging, and the sun was still scorching. But we were determined to survive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe searched for food and water, and we built a makeshift shelter using branches and leaves. We used the gibbon as our companion, and it became our source of joy and comfort. It was so cute and playful, and it helped us keep our spirits up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut as time went on, we knew that we had to find a way off the island. We tried to signal for help, but there was no one in sight. We were alone, and we had to rely on ourselves to survive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne day, as we were exploring the island, we stumbled upon a hidden cave. Inside, we found a treasure trove of food and water. We were overjoyed, and we knew that we had found our way off the island.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe packed up our belongings and set out on our journey. It was a long and difficult journey, but we made it. We were rescued by a passing ship, and we were reunited with our family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLooking back on this experience, I realize how much I have learned. I have learned to be resilient, to never give up, and to always believe in the power of hope. I have also learned to appreciate the little things in life, like a baby gibbon's smile or a beautiful sunset.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI am grateful for the people who rescued us, and I am grateful for the lessons that I have learned. This experience has changed me in ways that I can't even begin to describe, and I will never forget it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUntil next time,\u003cbr\u003eLark\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 240g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 129 x 197 x 22 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781510110328\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jess Butterworth","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44170664640762,"sku":"9781510110328","price":5.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1681470192327_book.jpg?v=1681499028","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/lost-on-gibbon-island-9781510110328","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}