Carlos, one of the characters in this entertaining story, is vacationing in a seaside town. One absolutely gorgeous day, he decides that he must take advantage and go boat riding.However, Carlos’s friend Paco has other plans. He would rather go kite flying. But when he and all his friends are ready to go, Carlos insists that they go boat riding.Once they are on the boat, they are overtaken by a thick fog, which throws them completely off course. Lost on the high seas, they keep going until they come to an unknown and mysterious island. Are they alone on the island? Will they be able to survive? What mystery lies hidden on the island?This exciting adventure, written by Hans Christian Anderson-award winner Ana Maria Machado, broaches the universal literary theme of slavery and the exploitation of workers, as it celebrates African cultural heritage.