The twins are keen naturalists, they plan to sail together with their dog “Lik-lik” to explore an island and the reefs around it. Little do they know that they will be sailing straight into a host of dangers, shipwreck, komodo dragons, giant squid, and most deadly of all, criminals with guns who are determined to keep their secret at all cost.
An exciting read for children age 8 to 15 years. The author lived for many years in just such a part of New Guinea, and the wildlife encounters are based on real life experiences.