1. The Power of Nature: “It struck me with a force greater than it had before. This wasn’t the sun that birthed life or soothed its difficulties but the force that created and destroyed” (p.148). This quote summarizes the power that nature can wield, showing the way it can both create and destroy. This is seen throughout the novel as the characters struggle against the power of nature on the dark isle.

2.The Struggle for Survival: “Dwindling supplies stressed my hunger but I refused to give in. Survival does not come effortlessly in the Dark Isle” (p.167). This quote depicts the struggle that the characters go through to survive in the novel and how there is more than just physical strength involved.

1. The Power of Friendship: “As I picked out my words, I realised the foreign nature of them. Friendship is a powerful thing that transcends language and culture” (p.207). This quote demonstrates the importance of friendship and how it can help people in difficult times, even if they cannot understand each other. It also shows that friendship is one of the most powerful themes in the novel, as it is the bond that keeps the characters together.