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Title: Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, N.C. Wyeth, N. C. Wyeth ISBN: 0-684-17160-0 Publisher: Atheneum Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 1981 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $28.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.11 (170 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Extremely delightful!
Comment: 'Treasure Island' is an adventure novel that was written for children, but it will none the less provide much pleasure to the grown-ups. In this book, Steven tells the story of a young Scottish boy named Jim Hawkins, who stumbles upon a dreaded pirate's (Captain Flint) treasure map, and goes in search of it along with the village doctor and the squire. However they are not the only ones who knew about the hidden treasure. They are pursued by the former ruthless crewmembers of Captain Flint, these men will stop at nothing to lay their hands on the map!
'Treasure Island' is absolutely great. From the beginning to the end its filled with non-stop action. Jim Hawkins is telling the story, so as young people are, he is straight to the point. No unnecessary details are given which will certainly appeal to youngsters and best of all it is written in simple and plain English. For children this is a must-read.
If you think 'pirates', 'treasures' are too childish for you then I suggest you read it in your leisure moments. I'm sure you won't be able to put it aside till you've read the last page!
Rating: 4
Summary: Treasure Hunting
Comment: After several mishaps, a boy called Jim and his mother find themselves with a treasure map. They get help from the squire Trelawney and Dr. Livesey. Once Trelawney gets the schooner Hispaniola, they get a crew together and head for Treasure Island. During the trip Jim finds out that there are pirates on the ship. They want the treasure for themselves. I believe the theme to this story is expect the unexpected. I believe this to be true because Jim did not expect that he would meet pirates along the way.
I got a very good picture of the setting from all the descriptions. Robert Louis Stevenson did not write how the characters felt, which, in my opinion would have been more useful than the descriptions. I could picture myself in the characters shoes and know how it felt. If you like adventure I encourage you to read this book.
Rating: 5
Summary: Classic Treasure
Comment: Treasure Island is one of my favorite classics of all time. I was first introduced to this book in the eighth grade (I'm 22 now) and have loved it ever since, even keeping the copy given to me in class, telling my teacher I lost it so I wouldn't have to give it back.
What makes this book so fun? Overall, it is an fun adventure, making it a fun read. The main characters are fleshed out well. For example, we the reader feel just as betrayed as young Jim Hawkins when he learns of Long John Silver's plot to steal the treasure.
The story itself is broken into nice sections and flows together from start to finish. There is never really a dull moment in the book.
Treasure Island is a great read and a classic novel. Just don't confuse it with Pirates of the Carribean.
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Title: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, John Seelye ISBN: 0140390839 Publisher: Puffin Pub. Date: October, 1987 List Price(USD): $7.00 |
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Title: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne ISBN: 0812550927 Publisher: Tor Classics Pub. Date: 15 October, 1995 List Price(USD): $3.99 |
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Title: Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe ISBN: 0486404277 Publisher: Dover Pubns Pub. Date: 02 September, 1998 List Price(USD): $2.50 |
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Title: The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss ISBN: 0440415942 Publisher: Yearling Books Pub. Date: 13 April, 1999 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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Title: Kidnapped (Penguin Classics) by Robert Louis Stevenson, Donald McFarlan ISBN: 0140434011 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: April, 1995 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
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