The Last Castaways facts for kids
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| Author | Harry Horse |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's |
| Publisher | Puffin Books |
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Publication date
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3 April 2003 |
| Pages | 96 pp |
| ISBN | 978-0-14-131461-7 |
| OCLC | 56888097 |
The Last Castaways is an exciting children's book written by Harry Horse. It's part of his popular The Last... series and was first published in 2003. This funny adventure story even won a special award called the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize Silver Award, which shows how much people loved it! The book is told in a unique way, using letters from a grandfather to his grandchild, along with parts of a ship's log and a diary.
About The Last Castaways
This book is a humorous adventure tale. It follows the journey of a grandfather and his loyal dog, Roo. Their story is shared through different types of writing. You'll read letters, entries from a ship's log, and even diary pages. This makes the book feel very personal and fun.
The Story
The adventure begins when Grandfather and his dog, Roo, accidentally win an old ship. It's called the Unsinkable. They decide to go on a fishing trip. But things don't go as planned! The Unsinkable lives up to its name in a surprising way. It sinks, leaving Grandfather and Roo stranded.
They find themselves cast away on a desert island. It's a wild and unknown place. While exploring, they discover some amazing treasure. But their biggest challenge is still ahead. They need to figure out how to rescue their sunken ship. Will they get off the island? You'll have to read to find out!
Awards and Recognition
The Last Castaways received a special honor. It won the Silver Award in the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize. This award celebrates great children's books. It shows that many readers and judges thought this book was fantastic. Winning such an award means the story is well-loved. It's also recognized for its quality and appeal to young readers.
