This is a story about a boy named Mau, he is the only one left after a big wave took away his whole island village, but it has also brought a girl, Daphne, the only survivor of a ship from very far away. At first Mau and Daphne are just struggling to survive and to communicate with each other but that changes when other survivors begin arriving on the island. Its becomes about caring for others, rebuilding a life, growing up, and finding courage and faith in oneself. This is a wonderful adventure with everything from mutineers, cannibals, grandfather spirits, to pantaloon birds who spit up a lot. This thought provoking story is humorous and beautiful all at the same time. Never a dull moment on the island and will be hard to put down until you find out what happens. ~Mara