"Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean" is an exciting adventure book by the Scottish writer R. M. Ballantyne. The action unfolds on a tropical island, where three young heroes - Jack, Ralph and Peter - find themselves as a result of a shipwreck. Separated by the currents of fate, they have to survive, overcoming numerous obstacles of nature and encounters with wild and dangerous animals. The author, through the adventure plot, reveals the themes of friendship, solidarity and survival in difficult conditions. "Coral Island" not only captivates the reader with its dynamics and incredible circumstances, but also inspires faith in human strength and mutual support in the most difficult life situations.