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Treasure Island

By Robert Louis Stevenson

A treasure map turns innkeeper’s son Jim Hawkins into the target of dangerous pirates.

thrilling suspenseful swashbuckling classic

Genres

Adventure Mystery Classics

What is Treasure Island about?

Young Jim Hawkins lives at the Admiral Benbow Inn when a frightening old sailor arrives carrying a secret. After the sailor’s death, Jim discovers a treasure map hidden among his belongings. He joins Dr Livesey and Squire Trelawney on a voyage to a distant island, unaware that their crew includes the dangerous pirate Long John Silver. As mutiny, storms and battles threaten the expedition, Jim must show courage and resourcefulness to survive and uncover the truth about Captain Flint’s buried treasure.

About the author

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish writer who loved telling exciting stories and going on adventures. He wrote famous books like 'Treasure Island' and 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.' His stories are full of pirates, mysteries, and brave heroes, inspiring children and adults to use their imaginations.

Pages

298 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

1994

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