SOLVED. YA novel about a mute boy trying to survive on an island. [s]

[Devon]

A mute boy (11-15 years old) ends up stranded on an island after the boat he was riding on crashed. The book makes frequent flashbacks between the boys experience in the wild and his life in modern society. The cover features a crocodile's tail in reference to when the boy drew a picture of the open jaws of a crocodile for his lady-friend. The friend was his co-worker of the coffee shop they worked in. The boy also recalls memories of his brother who eventually ends up in jail. Parents are absent and the brother seemed to be his only close relative.
Read it in around 2017 or 2018 when it was relatively new.

[Rainbowheart]

The Silent One?

Before We Go Extinct?

[Devon]

Can't say I recognize either of those but I appreciate the suggestions.

[Holly]

I did a quick scan and didn’t see a crocodile on any cover but here’s a list for books with blind/deaf/mute characters

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

[Devon]

Thoroughly sifted through the list and couldn't find what I was looking for. I'll double check when I have the time. Thanks for providing the list.

[Kris]

Sparrow by Scot Gardner?

Google search - site:www.goodreads.com "young adult" "mute" boy stranded island crocodile

[Devon]

I'm pretty sure that's the one, Kris. Thank you!

[Kris]

Great. Glad we could help, Kai.