A children's adventure on Kapas Island for those missing the sun and sea

Rumi's 'Stranded On Kapas Island' tells the story of Soki, a young boy who needs to find his way back after being stranded on an island. Photo: Rumi al-Ghazali

Have you heard of Nuwa, the leatherback turtle who would offer her eggs to ensure your survival? What about Tina the python who would keep you safe in a cave? Or Liki the shark who will not only rescue you at sea but catch sardines for you?

These benevolent and wise-cracking animals kept young boy Soki alive, the protagonist in Rumi al-Ghazali’s debut children’s novel Stranded On Kapas Island, and imparted some valuable lessons to him along the way.