Treasure Island (Collectible Editions) by Robert Louis Stevenson

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When he attends a dying patron of his family's boarding house, young Jim Hawkins has no idea that the man was once a pirate or that the man's possessions include a map that will lead whoever has it to the island where the notorious buccaneer, Captain Flint, buried his treasure. Jim and his guardians hire a boat to sail to the island, unaware that crew they have hired includes many members of Flint's pirate band, among them former quartermaster Long John Silver and that they hope to claim the treasure for their own. The ensuing action-packed adventure established the classic pirate story as it was written for more than a century afterward and it made the literary reputation of its young author, Robert Louis Stevenson.

  • Product Features

    • Author - Robert Louis Stevenson
    • Publisher - Barnes & Noble
    • Publication date - 06-27-2016
    • Page count - 272
    • Hardcover
    • Age range - 10-13 years
    • Leather Editions
    • Dimensions - 6.4 H x 8.3 W x 1 D
    • ISBN-13 - 9781435160644

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Treasure Island by Robert Stevenson is a classic adventure novel about the adventure of Jim Hawkins. The story follows Jim as he sets off on a journey to, as the title suggests, Treasure Island, after happening upon a treasure map from a peculiar tenant. He along with the noble Dr. Livesey, wary Captain Smollet, cunning cook Long John Silver, and others set sail on the Hispaniola.  I would have liked the book better if I understood the language better. I can’t say much though, because the book was written in the late 1800’s. Even though sometimes Stevenson’s words were a tad bit confusing, the characters’ unique personalities and the action still shined through.  Speaking of the characters, I must say that they were the highlight of the book. Jim goes through a clear Hero’s arc and has some of the best character development I’ve read. In the beginning, Billy Bones, the old seaman staying at his family’s inn, scares Jim. He’s timid and shy. Jim quickly grows up during his trip. By the end, Jim is a daring pirate, no longer afraid of old seamen. Billy Bones, despite being in only a small part of the book, is a really intriguing character. Because we don’t get to read much about him, it adds to his mystery. Nevertheless, his habits and hymns are still memorable. My personal favorite character is Long John Silver. Silver was a member of Captain Flint’s (the dead owner of the treasure on Treasure Island) crew and is the cook of the Hispaniola. He’s basically the classic pirate people imagine when thinking of pirates with only a singular leg and a parrot on his shoulder. He’s so complex and you can never tell where his loyalties lie. Although I did enjoy the characters, none of them, except for Jim, went through a personality change.  Treasure Island had a lot of themes within it. The themes of good vs evil, duty, loyalty, and discovery added to making this book an enjoyable read. Out of all the themes, loyalty was the driving point of the story. The greed of the pirates led loyalty to be scarce among the crew. However, when there was loyalty, it was strong. For an adventure book, there were some moments where the story was slow. These points bored and sometimes confused, me. I feel that some parts of the story that I hoped to get more details and action in were cut short, like the actual hunt for the treasure. In addition, the end of the book was quite abrupt. The whole story is over in a few pages and we don’t get much about what happens to the characters. Anyhow, there were a few parts that were the perfect length. Overall, I did really enjoy the book and the trials nestled throughout. Despite its flaws, it is a pretty good adventure book and a true classic. 

Customer review from barnesandnoble.com

3 years ago
from Pennsylvania

Great story of pirates and buried treasure

I have three different editions of this book, dating back to 1947. I still pull one off the shelf from time to time just to enjoy it. One of the greatest pirate tales of all time.

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Customer review from barnesandnoble.com

4 years ago
from Brazil

Fantastic!

I bought this amazing book almoast a year ago, it was worth every penny! Timeless story with an outstanding cover, the best of my mini-collection

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Customer review from barnesandnoble.com

5 years ago
from United States

Robert Louis Stevenson's: Treasure Island

I don't take much stock in today's best sellers, except for Robert R. McCammon, but aside from that, I have a keen interest in the novels of yesterday. I've read many books and far from being an impatient high schooler, I've grown able to adapt to older writing styles, and Treasure Island is fantastic. It has a slow, but interesting pace, and picks up as you go through the chapters. One of the brightest spots of this novel, are the characters. You really feel like they are actual people and far from card-board cut outs. I really felt the adventure of this story, and the descriptions, and I highly reccomend such a book to anyone who has always heard, but never read of this legendary book!

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5 years ago
from FL

Must READ Classic

A must read classic. Also, a great place to get started in reading classics. The book is beautiful and solid in it's design. Don't take this book with you into public. The markings can be scrapped off. Be careful. If your looking for a great adpation, watch the Treasure Island movie with Charlton Heston.

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