Nim\'s Island : Paperback : Random House USA Inc : 9780440418689 : 0440418682 : 11 Jun 2002 : Nim is a modern-day Robinson Crusoe and is not afraid when her scientist dad sails off to study plankton for three days, leaving her alone on their island. She\'s being looked after by her sea lion and iguana friends. She also has an interesting new e-mail pal. But when her father\'s cell-phone calls stop coming and disaster seems near, Nim has to be stronger and braver than she\'s ever been before. Illustrations.