Description
Treasure Island - Robert Louis Stevenson
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is one of the greatest adventure classics ever written, a thrilling tale of pirates, buried treasure and danger on the high seas.
Young Jim Hawkins' life changes when he discovers a mysterious treasure map among the possessions of an old seaman. Soon he joins an expedition aboard the Hispaniola in search of a legendary fortune hidden on a distant island.
But the voyage becomes increasingly dangerous when Jim discovers that several members of the crew are pirates planning a mutiny, led by the clever and unforgettable Long John Silver.
Filled with secret maps, dangerous pirates, shifting loyalties and daring escapes, Treasure Island helped define the modern pirate adventure and remains an exciting classic for generations of readers.
Why You'll Love It
- Classic adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson
- Features Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver
- Pirates, treasure maps and buried gold
- Exciting voyage aboard the Hispaniola
- High-seas adventure and mutiny
- Themes of courage, loyalty and betrayal
- One of the defining pirate stories in literature
- Accessible classic for younger and adult readers
- Ideal for fans of adventure fiction