11 best books about being lost at sea

Those who brave the seas face adventure and survival. Here are 11 classic novels to read about those lost at sea only to find what may, or may not be, the safety of an island.

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The Blue Lagoon
Kensuke’s Kingdom
Lord of the Flies
Robinson Crusoe
The Swiss Family Robinson
Strange Objects
The Cay
Mysterious Island
The Light Between Oceans
The Island of Dr Moreau
The Castaways

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