The Coral Island
R. M. Ballantyne
Read by Tom Weiss





Ralph Rover is a traveler at heart, and has always dreamed of shipping out to the South Seas islands. He finally convinces his aging parents to let him go and find his way in the world. But the islands that Ralph finds are not as idyllic as in his dreams. Shipwrecked on a large, uninhabited island, Ralph and his fellow survivors, Jim and Peterkin, discover a world of hostile natives and villainous pirates. Danger, high adventure, and wonders of the sea greet them at every turn. When all seems lost, they find help from an unexpected source. (Summary by Tom Weiss) (10 hr 36 min)
Chapters
Chapter 01 | 8:51 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 02 | 11:00 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 03 | 11:43 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 04 | 26:13 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 05 | 12:21 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 06 | 22:11 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 07 | 14:14 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 08 | 31:04 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 09 | 14:09 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 10 | 17:52 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 11 | 25:50 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 12 | 13:53 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 13 | 19:49 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 14 | 13:22 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 15 | 17:54 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 16 | 17:08 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 17 | 25:53 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 18 | 13:11 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 19 | 22:06 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 20 | 13:01 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 21 | 16:48 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 22 | 19:38 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 23 | 20:42 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 24 | 27:25 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 25 | 20:19 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 26 | 21:06 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 27 | 19:17 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 28 | 10:03 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 29 | 22:23 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 30 | 34:07 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 31 | 16:38 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 32 | 14:53 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 33 | 21:47 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 34 | 13:42 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Chapter 35 | 6:18 | Read by Tom Weiss |
Reviews
The Coral Island





eli g
Good author, good book, well written. The descriptions of cannibalism were quite terrifying, though, and I don't have enough knowledge to decide how much was based on true accounts and what pure fiction. The reader did his usual excellent job, his voice and upbeat tone always bring interest to any story. I hope he can read more books of a style such as this, a little different from the regular adventure. Thank you.
Bravo from Borneo





Lord Jim
I am so pleased to have come across this author and this the first book of his I have had the pleasure to hear. This is a wonderful seafaring tale that provides great insight into the perils and travails of sailing around the South Pacific islands in the 1800s. It is also admirably narrated. This is a tale of camaraderie between young men and how they overcome the perils brought on by storms, pirates and cannibals. There is great detail and character development and I certainly got a real sense of the challenges of trading in this part of the world at the time. It's a most enjoyable listen.
Pretty good book





mikezane
Three youngsters are stranded on a deserted island and they find adventure and religion on the high seas. Odd combination, and the book is a bit preachy at times. About 3/4 of the way through I felt like I had heard enough of the book and I was going to switch to a new one, I kept listening and it picked up. So, there is a bit of a lag in the middle that might leave you feeling a bit blah about the book, but overall its pretty good. The reader was excellent, and the quality of the recording was excellent.
Very enjoyable





Connie T.
I started listening to this book on Audiobooks and it suddenly ended at chapter 25. Fortunately I checked Libravox and it contained the entire book. This is a great adventure story which I thoroughly enjoyed. It moved well and the narration by Tom Weiss is excellent. A fascinating mental voyage to the South Seas of years ago.





Cabe10
Here is a lovely adventure story, beautifully narrated, of the boys shipwrecked on a beautiful island in the Coral Sea. Their discoveries, their inventiveness in learning to survive, the tenderness of their compatibility, there determination to save a young woman from a forced tribal wedding, all combine to make a splendid and enjoyable travel story.
Excited





Captain Wilson
Had never heard of this book or author before, found it at random. Such a great adventure story with an even better message! Adding this to my children’s library. Excellent reader too.
Love everything about this.





Great reader Tom Weiss. I just random throw a search... so glad I did. Has Christian theme slightly... but it is historical to reference the natives. Anyone will enjoy.
DEUS MACHINA





AVID READER
Except that this God cannot be kept in a box! Tom Weiss always adds much to the books with his practiced enunciation and his steady pace. Thank you.