Magic Island

Magic Island is a 1995 movie about a boy who wanted to run away.

Plot
Jack Carlisle (Zachary Ty Bryan) is a disillusioned 13-year old boy. His mother is always away at work since his father left. He decides to run away, as his mom won't miss him. As he is ready to leave, his nanny, convinces him to read this 'magic book'. The book is about a pirate adventure on Magic Island. As Jack reads the book, he is sucked into the world and goes on numerous adventures with Prince Morgan, while fleeing the evil Blackbeard the Pirate. He is even saved by Lily (Jessie-Ann Friend), a beautiful mermaid, whom he falls in love with.

Links

 * Magic Island page on IMDB