South Sea Adventure
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AuthorWillard Price
LanguageEnglish
 First US edition cover | |
| Author | Willard Price |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Willard Price's Adventure series |
| Genre | Young adult Adventure novel |
| Publisher | John Day (US) |
Publication date | 1952 |
| Preceded by | Amazon Adventure |
| Followed by | Underwater Adventure |
South Sea Adventure is a 1952 children's book by the Canadian-born American author Willard Price featuring his "Adventure" series characters, Hal and Roger Hunt. The novel depicts an expedition to the South Pacific to capture animals for a zoo, and introduces the recurring villain Merlin Kaggs.
Much of South Sea Adventure involves the Hunt brothers becoming stranded on an island in the manner of Robinson Crusoe. However, Hal and Roger's island is a pitiless environment scarce in such necessities as fresh water and adequate food. The brothers use their knowledge of science and zoology to survive.
Allies
- Captain Ike- An old WW2 captain currently in command of the ship Lively Lady. His wife often accompanies him on his voyages but was told to remain behind on this trip due to the danger involved. While crusty and suspicious at first, he gradually develops a friendship with Hal and Roger.
- Omo- Captain Ike's first mate. He became a blood brother of Hal after his life was saved by the boy. He later took a bullet for him when trapped on the desert island.
