Treasure Island
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is a classic adventure novel published by Candlewick Press on October 13, 2009. This unabridged edition features 272 pages and includes striking woodcuts by John Lawrence, enhancing the storytelling experience. The narrative follows young Jim Hawkins as he embarks on a perilous journey filled with pirates, treasure maps, and the challenges of loyalty and betrayal.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale that spans from the quiet English coast to the tumultuous high seas and a mysterious tropical island. The story introduces a vivid cast of characters, including the infamous Long John Silver and the enigmatic Ben Gunn, as they navigate themes of friendship and greed. This edition of Treasure Island presents a timeless exploration of adventure and discovery, making it a significant addition to the realm of juvenile fiction.
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Relive one of the greatest adventure stories of all time in this stunning, unabridged edition featuring bold, dynamic woodcuts by John Lawrence.
Fifteen men on a dead man’s chest — Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum!
A treasure map where X marks the spot, a schooner set to sail, a one-legged seaman with a parrot on his shoulder, a boy whose bravery will be tested by murder, mutiny, and betrayal — Robert Louis Stevenson’s well-loved tale is the ultimate swashbuckling adventure. Sweeping a path from the sleepy English coast to the raging high seas to a tropical island concealing a buried treasure, this story of friendship and greed, loyalty and courage stars an unforgettable cast of characters: young Jim Hawkins, the terrifying Blind Pew, the wild man Ben Gunn, and one of literature’s most dastardly villains, the charming, crafty, and utterly unscrupulous Long John Silver. Superbly illustrated by the celebrated John Lawrence, this is the definitive edition of an enduring classic.
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