The Island of Calamity
by Cooper Cadman
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Pub Date May 04 2026 | Archive Date Apr 01 2026
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Description
Five years ago, Sylen lost everything.
After a deadly attack on his village, the fifteen-year-old thief has survived alone in an overseas city, with nothing but a single magical stone-a faint reminder of his family.
When he enters a dangerous competition rumored to offer more than money, Sylen meets Finn, an energetic red-haired farm boy whose boundless optimism quickly bonds them as friends. But a masked rival changes everything when he claims to be holding Sylen's siblings alive on Calamity Island-a place torn apart by not-so-natural disasters.
Determined to save Sylen's family, the two boys join a crew of pirates bound for the island. To defeat the masked man and survive the disasters waiting ahead, they must work together to face those who destroyed everything Sylen once loved.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9798994081372 |
| PRICE | $27.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 287 |
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Featured Reviews
Brookie Y, Reviewer
This was a fun and engaging adventure books for YA. I enjoyed the found family and of course the pirates.
Jordy R, Reviewer
What a great debut novel by Cooper Cadman. I had a fun time on the YA adventure filled with magic, danger, and found family!
Brianna R, Reviewer
The Island of Calamity by Cooper Cadman was thrilling yet sweet young adult fantasy starring Sylen and Finn (along with many others) they are two teenagers who meet at the annual Fortune Contest in Stockade City. After the competition "ends"(No spoilers) they go on quite the adventure with a group of pirates to save Sylen's siblings from their kidnapper on Calamity Island(Which is where Sylen is from). I would recommend this book to people who enjoy adventurous books with a sweet side.
Sean C, Reviewer
This is an awesome YA coming of age novel that I know my younger self would've loved! You can tell it's anime inspired with adventure, friendship, dangers, and pirates being some of the elements of this book. I love Finn and Sylen's friendship and was intrigued by some of the different themes and feelings this book tackles. Excited to see what comes next for them!
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