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Book Reviews

"The Island Gang is a winner, a fantasy that reads like realism. Congratulations Larry! I look forward to reading your next adventure book." -- Sparki

"The Island Gang was a lot of fun to read. While full of adventure, it's all about friendship and pursuing your dreams. It made me feel like a kid again! I really enjoyed it and look forward to reading book #2. Good luck with your opening day celebration!" -- Brittany

"Rich, complex, involving, hard to put down, this first novel is excellent high adventure." -- K. Benjamin

As published on meridianmagazine.com
April 5, 2007

The Island Gang: Legend of Crystal Cove is the first book written by Washington state native, Larry Johns. In this book six young teens, aka The Island Gang, set out for excitement and adventure as they try to find a lost cave that supposedly is filled with crystals. Following the local Native American legend, armed with an old map, and powered by a refurbished boat, the teens launch themselves into much more of a quest than they ever bargained for. Find out how they will fare as they go up against criminals, intrigue, and the elements of the land and sea in The Island Gang: Legend of Crystal Cove.

I recommend this book for early teens or pre-teens that like to read adventure.

Hollie Parry
Meridian Magazine

"I read your book during our Christmas vacation [2006] and thoroughly enjoyed it. It took me about a day and a half because I couldn't put it down. Now I will have to wait for the second book to come out. Thanks again for coming to our school and spending time with our students."--Ron Withers (Principal, O'Leary Junior High)

"Our home on Raft Island has been brought to life through the eyes of The Island Gang, The Legend of Crystal Cove. This novel brings mystery, intrigue, action and adventure to your door. Lessons on strength of character and moral courage define the youth of this novel. A must read for young and old alike."--M. Parks

"The Island Gang is all-in-all an amazing book. It is vividly descriptive as well as realistic to actual locations near Henderson Bay, Washington. This is one of those “must read books.” It kept me reading by being entertaining and suspenseful at the same time. I cannot wait for the sequel to come out!" --A. Holmes

"I had a hard time putting the book down!" --C. Atterton
 

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Contact Info

The Island Gang
PO Box 1863
Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Email:
theislandgang@yahoo.com


Release Date
July 11, 2006

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