Three children. Alone on the ocean waves, after a fierce storm throws their parents from the Pamela Jane into the icy waters below. Maya, Simon and Penny now face a wild rescue adventure that will lead them to a truly magical place . . .
Imagine an island with green mountains looming over pink sandy beaches and tide pools lit by the moon. An island with the darkest of secrets, where pirates lurk and jaguars roam – and a precious stone holds a power that is both wondrous and terrifying. This is where the children must go.
No one from the Outside has escaped the island before. Danger is everywhere. But they can’t turn back now. Could you?
Perfect for fans of Enid Blyton – classic tales of adventure, friendship, families and fun.
Reviewer: tamarind_crazy
'i love these books they are really good page turners;i cant wait for the third to come out im buying it straight away keep on writing
you biggest fan Lucy x'
12 August 2010
Reviewer: tamarind_crazy (lucy)
'i love this book even though i read it a long time ago it is still freash in my memory i cant wait for tomorrow when i get your second book nadia agiar you are the best writer ever in the whole wide world and i cant wait for your 3rd book to come out now !!!!!!! tour biggist ever fan lucy '
07 August 2010
Reviewer: Zoe
'I think the Lost Island of Tamarind is a very good book and I can''t put it down!
I think it is very emotional when Seagrape disappears and also when Maya gets separated from Simon and Penny! I think Helix is a very useful character but it would improve the story if we knew a little more about him and his family. I thought it was very interesting when they got kidnapped by the Lady who rides the Jaguar and how Seagrapes feathers saved them. I also got hooked when I heard what was written in the Logbook and when Helix says that he has the same picture as in the Logbook I am loving the book and I can''t wait to read the sequel!!!!!!!!!!!!! '
27 July 2010
Reviewer: Hannah
'The lost Island of Tamarind has been a privalige to read. It expresses feelings, bravery and most of all love ,care and hope. I think it has to be 100% the best childrens book ever! I would reccomend it to anyone in the universe between the ages of 9 and 14!! keep writing amazing books please!'
16 May 2010
Reviewer: tamarind_crazy
'i have finally finished this awsome book i like this book all of it and i wish the 2nd one was out now ! :):)'
11 May 2010
Reviewer: tamarind_crazy
'i love this book its class but scary ! I''m only a little bit through it (chapter 25) :D'
10 April 2010
Reviewer: Emma
'This is a great book. I finished it in 3 days, once I started, I could''nt put it down! It''s full of adventures, everything about it is great. But there should''ve been more friendship between Maya and Helix, just an opinion. If you''re looking for a great book full of adventures, The Lost Island Of Tamarind is what you should read.'
03 March 2010
Reviewer: emochic3933
'I think this book but i think it is set about the bermuda triangle !!!!!!!!!!'
22 February 2010
Reviewer: Boff13
'I love this book!It is so exciting and captivating to read.Please write and release the follow up to this book as soon as humanly possible! '
22 February 2010
Reviewer: Emily
'I love this book sooooo much, it is the best book i have ever read! I would recommend it to someone who likes mystery and happiness mixed together. Everyone who has read it will agree with me, the main characters are Maya=13 Simon=9 Penny=8months. It can get very sad at some parts but the characters make you happy again...'
02 February 2010
Reviewer: Alice x
'This is an amazing book and I cant wait for the next one. I love all mystery about it and the unexpected turns. However I think think are loads of questions unanswered please write another one!!!!!!'
15 January 2010
Reviewer: 13-02-99
'i bought this book at my book fair at school! now that i have finished it, my mum wants to read it!
my friend bought anouther book at the same book fair and shes nealy finished now, where going to swap books after.she can not wait to start it!'
15 January 2010
Reviewer: 13-02-99
'i bought this book at my book fair at school! now that i have finished it, my mum wants to read it!
my friend bought anouther book at the same book fair and shes nealy finished now, where going to swap books after.she can not wait to start it!'
15 January 2010
Reviewer: 13/02/99
'I thourght it was a lovely book and was very enjoyble. I loved the drmatic chapters and the startleing events in them.'
15 January 2010
Reviewer: 13/02/99
'I thourght it was a lovely book and was very enjoyble. I loved the drmatic chapters and the startleing events in them.'
22 December 2009
Reviewer: Lily Scarlett
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17 December 2009
Reviewer: tasha ivan
'I read it in a couple of days, and it was quite enjoyable.
However, the book does drag a bit about the descriptions'
29 November 2009
Reviewer: Kitty Coo
'Hi Nadia
I am 9 and I love reading all kinds of books but this is the best book ever. Do you think there might be a film one day? Please write another book as I only have 164 pages left and I am worried that I won''t be able to find another fantastic book like this!'
22 November 2009
Reviewer: Maria
'hi,my name is maria and I''m in the process of reading this amazing book.
In my opinion I think that Helix is the best character so far because in the book Nadia described him very well.'
16 November 2009
Reviewer: Maria
'I''m in the process of reading the book and I think it is amazing.Both me and my friend bought it from the ''schoolastic bookfair'' in our school. I''m on page 92 and I still want to read on.'
01 November 2009
Reviewer: Han
'I am desparate for another in the series - please hurry - I loved this book. I read it in 1 week!'
23 September 2009
Reviewer: sofiyos
'this has to be my favourite book ever! i have read it nine times and it is still a fresh book for me. If you read this Nadia, I hope you make your second book soon. Helix is the most interesting person. But my favourite character would be Maya. Please write a new book soon! Your biggest fan!!! sofiyos'
07 September 2009
Reviewer: HMSSP
'This is definitely the best book I have read yet!!!
I read it when my mum got it from the library and couldnt put it down!I have read it nine times and bought the book anyway! It is not just adventure or scientific or anything but all in one! Helix is definietely the most interesting, but my favourite character would be Maya. I think everyone should buy it!!!!'
28 August 2009
Reviewer: eliza
'Dear Nadia,This is one of the best books Ive read,its filled with mystical adventures which I love.This book was totally absorbing I couldnt put it down,and I certainly hope you follow up with more books in the series.I think in the next book you should tell us more about Helix''s family and mabye write a book focusing on him and his future adventures.'
03 August 2009
Reviewer: Amy
'This is the best book I have ever read! I finished reading it last week and I literally couldn''t put it down. I would definately recommend it! Nadia Aguiar - please write a sequel!!'
05 July 2009
Reviewer: Kate
'What a stunning book...brilliantly written. My mom and I both loved reading it! More, more, MORE please!!!'
22 June 2009
Reviewer: claudia
'i have six chapters left and i can not put it down
if u have not read it yet pick up a copy and start reading it now'
03 May 2009
Reviewer: luke and mam
'Luke is 9 and has dyslexia so doesn''t read independantly but loves being read to, so we read this together as a bedtime adventure and just finished reading it last night. We both agree it is one of the best books we have ever read. We have had some late nights as we just couldn''t put it down. Luke was really drawn into the story and it is the first book we''ve read in which he could really imagine all the characters, so much so that he thought the local baker was the image of Helix! We can''t wait until the next installment - bedtime will be boring tonight! Hurry up with the next one, please! We think it would make an excellent film too.'
