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No Man's Island

    No Man's Island is an adventure fiction novel by Herbert Strang.

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    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About No Man's Island

    "No Man's Island" by Herbert Strang is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows three school friends—Phil Warrender, Jack Armstrong, and Percy Pratt—who venture out for an adventure camping trip in Southern Wessex. As they explore the river and attempt to set up camp on a mysterious island, they quickly become entangled in a series of peculiar and potentially sinister events surrounding the island and its unseen inhabitants. The opening of the book introduces the main characters as they navigate a winding river, excitedly searching for a camping spot and reminiscing about their childhood. They eventually attempt to camp on a secluded island but are confronted by a hostile landowner who forces them to leave. After settling nearby, they begin to notice strange occurrences, like the absence of other visitors and the peculiar actions of a poacher named Rush. As they explore the island further, they discover signs of habitation, including a ruined cottage and traces of another presence on the island, intensifying the mystery of their adventure. The stage is set for an intriguing tale of camaraderie, suspense, and unfolding mystery as the boys face challenges and unexpected encounters.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Adventure stories
    • Friendship, Juvenile fiction
    • Camping, Juvenile fiction
    • England, Juvenile fiction
    • Motorboats, Juvenile fiction

    Quick answers

    Who wrote No Man's Island?

    No Man's Island was written by Herbert Strang.

    What genre is No Man's Island?

    It is usually shelved as Adventure.

    Is No Man's Island free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to No Man's Island?

    Readers who like it often enjoy Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz, Treasure Island and The Fellowship of the Ring.

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