Olivia has always felt different. Subconsciously aware of things unseen, she's become adept at hiding her true nature, even from herself... but now things are changing. Haunted by strange dreams and intense feelings, she senses something big is coming. Something no one is prepared for. When class 8S visit Drake's Island - a much-loved yet mysterious spot off the city's coast - little do they know it harbours a dark secret which, once revealed, will change the course of their lives forever. Jack, a shy and mild-mannered boy in Olivia's class, is also hiding a secret: an all-consuming obsession. Jack's research into the island leads to vivid dreams, uncomfortable feelings, and a fascination with the location's dark history that has unexpected consequences. With the support of her friends, Olivia must overcome self-doubt and embrace the supernatural gifts she's been running from in order to stop a past tragedy from taking over the lives of her classmates. But can she set free those trapped in the clutches of the curse of Drake's Island before it's too late? The Curse of Drake's Island is an intense paranormal mystery that will keep middle grade readers on the edge of their seats.