Odyssey (Prehistoric Future, book 1)

Thirteen-year-old Nathan Silverton is moving out of Texas, to a farmhouse on the southern coast of Australia, much to the dissapointment of he and his brothers. Along the way, they encounter a gang of thieves and have barely escaped with their lives. Shortly after boarding the cargo ship to their final destination, the ship is attacked. After blacking out, The Silvertons find themselves shanghaied on another ship by the gang of thugs that attacked them earlier. They make their escape but what's worse is that the they become stranded on an undiscovered island. Chased by sailing sea-bound bank robbers, the family must embark on an epic journey. To survive, they must overcome obstacles, including the native creatures of the island, a deadly labyrinth full of deadly traps, escape the thugs for good and make the ultimate odyssey back home.