The Escape from Scorpion Island

Kids’ Stories Book

By: Ayokunle Mathew Akinbi

Narrated by: Stephen Plaushin

A dream sailing trip turns into a waking nightmare when a sudden, violent storm shipwrecks ten-year-old Finn and his older sister, Maya, on the shores of a remote, uncharted island. Their parents are gone, their boat is in ruins, and a chilling discovery in the sand warns them they are not alone.

This is Scorpion Island, a place that shouldn't exist, ruled by monstrous creatures that hunt in the dead of night. With only their wits and courage to rely on, Finn and Maya must unravel the island's deadly secrets. Following clues left by a long-lost castaway—a desperate journal and a mysterious map etched onto a conch shell—they navigate a terrifying landscape of glowing caves, whispering grasslands, and a forbidding volcano that holds the key to the island's horrors.

To survive, they must face the terrifying Scorpion Queen in her fiery lair and outsmart her colossal King. With the help of an unlikely feathered friend, they race against time, tides, and the constant, clicking threat of the island's guardians. Can two children brave a world of giant predators and escape the clutches of Scorpion Island, or will they become its next forgotten victims? Their incredible journey is a testament to bravery, ingenuity, and the unbreakable bond between a brother and sister against impossible odds.

©2025 Ayokunle Mathew Akinbi (P)2025 Ayokunle Mathew Akinbi