The Mysterious Island
by Jules Verne
Based on the true story of Alexander Selkirk, who survived alone for almost five years on a deserted island off the coast of Chile, "The Mysterious Island" is considered by many to be Jules Verne's masterpiece. Here's a fascinating story about five men and a dog landing in a hot air balloon on a fant, fantastical island of incredible events, and their struggle to survive as they uncover the island's secret.