Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson

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Author Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
Illustrator Rhead, Louis, 1857-1926
Title Treasure Island
Note Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Summary "Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a classic adventure novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds through the eyes of Jim Hawkins, a young boy who embarks on a perilous quest for buried treasure after discovering a pirate's map. The narrative kicks off at the Admiral Benbow inn, where Jim encounters a mysterious sea captain, setting the stage for a thrilling tale filled with pirates, danger, and adventure. At the start of "Treasure Island," Jim Hawkins narrates his experience at the Admiral Benbow inn, where he meets the enigmatic Captain Bill Bones, a rough and intimidating figure with a mysterious past. As whispers of danger and pirate lore surround the captain's presence, Jim is enlisted to keep an eye out for a "seafaring man with one leg," heightening the sense of intrigue. Tensions escalate when other pirates, like the sinister Black Dog, appear, leading to fights and ultimately the captain's death, which sets into motion the quest for the treasure hinted at in his chest. Jim's discovery of a treasure map propels him into a world of adventure, accompanied by new, colorful characters, as he sets out for the mysterious island, all the while being pursued by nefarious forces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Sea stories
Subject Pirates -- Fiction
Subject Treasure troves -- Fiction
Subject Treasure Island (Imaginary place) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 120
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 21, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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