The Coral Island | Vintage Children's Book | Classic Stories | R M Ballantyne | Props | Hardback | Vintage Books Inspire your child’s sense of adventure with this beautiful 1960’s edition of R.M. Ballantyne’s ever popular and well known classic, The Coral Island. The novel was first published in 1857 and is still loved by many children today- in fact, it has never been out of print! In great vintage condition.