Treasure Island
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is a classic adventure novel published by Scholastic in 2013. This edition features 288 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Jim Hawkins, the son of innkeepers, who becomes intrigued by a mysterious lodger, Billy Bones. As Jim discovers that Billy is hiding from a one-legged man and possesses a pirate’s treasure map, he embarks on a thrilling journey aboard the Hispaniola to find Captain Flint’s treasure.
Readers will encounter a swashbuckling adventure filled with action and intrigue as Jim teams up with characters like Long John Silver, Captain Alexander Smollett, Squire Trelawney, and Dr. Livesey. The narrative explores themes of trust and betrayal, particularly in Jim’s relationship with Long John Silver, who may not be as trustworthy as he seems. This edition is part of the Scholastic “Ink Dot” Classics series, which includes other timeless tales, making it a notable addition for those interested in classic fiction, action and adventure, and sea stories.
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Scholastic Children’s Books are proud to publish this beautiful edition of the classic tale, Treasure Island.
Jim Hawkins is the son of the innkeepers of the Admiral Benbow near Devon and becomes fascinated by a mysterious lodger, the old seaman Billy Bones.
It soon becomes apparent to Jim that Billy Bones is in hiding from a man with one wooden leg and he is also in possession of a much sought after pirate’s treasure chest.
When Billy Bones suddenly drops dead, Jim flees, taking with him an oilskin packet from within the chest. It turns out that Jim has taken a map detailing the whereabouts of Captain Flint’s treasure.
A swash-buckling adventure aboard the Hispaniola ensues as Jim attempts to track down the treasure with the help of a one-legged sea cook Long John Silver, Captain Alexander Smollett, Squire Trelawney and Dr. Livesey among others.
But all is not as it seems. Is Long John Silver really trustworthy? After all Bones did warn him of a man with one leg…
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