How to Survive on a Desert Island invites young readers to explore a new world one page at a time, showing how reading can open the door to possibility, imagination, resilience... and a love of stories.

Have you ever wondered if you could survive on a desert island? All it takes is a single book. Turn its pages and you'll find everything you need, from shelter and shade, to sustenance and escape. Explore the island from above, lounge in the shade of your favourite tale and find shelter from the rain. How much do you really need to survive on a desert island? As it turns out, just one thing... your favourite book!