Treasure Island
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is a classic adventure novel published by Scholastic UK on November 7, 2013. This edition features 230 pages in English and presents the thrilling tale of Jim Hawkins, the son of innkeepers, who becomes embroiled in a quest for pirate treasure after discovering a map hidden in the chest of a mysterious lodger, Billy Bones. As Jim embarks on a swashbuckling journey aboard the Hispaniola, he encounters a cast of characters, including the enigmatic one-legged sea cook Long John Silver.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a story filled with action and adventure as Jim navigates the treacherous waters of trust and betrayal. The narrative explores themes of loyalty and deception, particularly through Jim’s relationship with Long John Silver, whose true intentions remain uncertain. This edition of Treasure Island captures the essence of juvenile fiction and classic literature, making it a notable addition for those interested in tales of exploration and adventure.
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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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