Stranded 3: Survivors

     Stranded 3: Survivors is the final book in its series so of course the obvious happens.  They get rescued in the last 5 pages or something.  Typical, but I like how the author adds one last journal entry to the book.  It's a nice little touch on his part.  What would have made the whole book series better is if there were Hardy Boys style pictures.  Like a rough looking sketch of the lucky star or Buzz making/tending the fire in the second book.  But overall I'd give this typical ending last book a 4 of 5.

Stranded 2: Trail By Fire

    The second Survivors book is about the kids getting settled in to their new home, Nowhere Island.  They struggle to find food and water and are still looking for a safe shelter after a few run ins with the neighbors.  This book keeps you on your toes with just about everything they do.  The author does a great job of making a realistic book.  There are some unexpected twists like buzzes vast knowledge of wilderness survival technics.  I think it's a well deserved 4 of 5

Stranded

     The name is kind of self-explanatory.  It's a book about four kids whose ship the Lucky Star crashes on an island in the middle of nowhere.  Not a very original story type in my option.  I'd rate it a 3 of 5.