twelve-year-old karana escapes death at the hands of treacherous hunters, only to find herself totally alone on a harsh desolate island. how she survives in the face of all sorts of dangers makes gripping and inspiring reading.based on a true story.twelve-year-old karana escapes death at the hands of treacherous hunters, only to find herself totally alone on a harsh desolate island. how she survives in the face of all sorts of dangers makes gripping and inspiring reading.based on a true story.