Fiji family favourite Plantation Island Resort is proud to be the inspiration and backdrop for a brand-new children’s book, Elastic Island Adventures: Plantation Island Resort, written by acclaimed New Zealand author Karen McMillan. Published by Duckling Publishing, the book is the eighth instalment in the Elastic Island Adventures book series, bringing a new and exciting adventure to young readers aged 7 to 12.
“We are thrilled to be a part of Elastic Island Adventures: Plantation Island Resort and to welcome the characters Kiri, Jed, Emma, Ethan and their friends to our beautiful resort in Fiji,” said Rodney Samuels, General Manager of Plantation Island Resort.
“It is rare for a destination to resonate so deeply across generations that it becomes immortalised in a children’s book. Plantation Island Resort has long been a beloved holiday spot for families, and its inclusion in this adventure highlights its lasting appeal. From a tourism perspective, the book reinforces the resort’s status as a must-visit destination, inspiring new generations to experience its beauty and charm firsthand.”
The latest instalment in the popular Elastic Island Adventures series, which famously blends fantasy and action, follows four children—Kiri, Jed, and twins Emma and Ethan—who frequently journey on ‘elastic island’, a unique way to travel that sends them pinging across the ocean to a variety of tropical island destinations. In this story, they travel via the magical ‘elastic island’ to stunning Plantation Island Resort in Fiji in an adventure inspired by the author’s own visit and experiences as a guest at the holiday resort.
Accompanied by Blong the Cat and Heathcliff the Dog, the children encounter a runaway hermit crab named Lepani, who is terrified of plastic and dreams of being anything but a crab. Determined to help, the children embark on a heartwarming and action-packed journey to reunite Lepani with his family—while keeping him out of trouble along the way.
Mr Samuels added, “This heartwarming story not only showcases the magic of Fiji but also highlights the importance of protecting our environment, something we are deeply committed to here at Plantation Island Resort. We hope this adventure inspires children and families to explore the wonders of our island while respecting and preserving the natural beauty that makes Fiji such a special destination.”
