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Treasure Island (Penguin Popular Classics) (Paperback)

by Robert Louis Stevenson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Classics; New Ed edition (25 Jan 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140620834
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140620832
  • Product Dimensions: 18 x 11 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 11,476 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The story grew out of a map that led to imaginary treasure, devised during a holiday in Scotland by Stevenson and his nephew. The tale is told by an adventurous boy, Jim Hawkins, who gets hold of treasure map and sets off with an adult crew in search of the buried treasure. Among the crew, however, is the treacherous Long John Silver who is determined to keep the treasure for himself. Stevenson's first full-length work of fiction brought him immediate fame and continues to captivate readers of all ages.

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Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) is one of the most famous popular authors of modern times - he is ranked the 25th most translated author in the world, ahead of Charles Dickens and Oscar Wilde. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland the novelist, poet and travel writer was the author of world famous books such as <I>Treasure Island</I> and <I>The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde </I>as well as this classic and much loved children's poetry collection <I>A Child's Garden of Verse.</I>

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the greatest pirate stories of all time, 22 Jun 2005
By Kara Ortiez (Mesa, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
Treasure Island is arguably one of the greatest works of storytelling in the English language. Stevenson created other novels, with greater depth and insight, but the highlight of Treasure Island is the combination of color and poetic prose that distinguishes his tale of piracy and boyhood adventure from the rest of the field of other adventure books. The title alone paints an image of suspense, and salty pirates battling over great riches. Most people tend to view Treasure Island as a story for children, but it can be enjoyed by anyone longing for a rollicking adventure. Like so many stories from the 1800s, each chapter ends with a cliffhanger, and once you get used to the language the author's humor shines through.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Smart as paint, 9 Sep 2006
By Cheeky Monkey (NW England) - See all my reviews
I first read Treasure Island when I was about 9 or 10 and although it was a fairly challenging read for a child whose literary excursions up to then had largely been confined to The Famous Five, I loved every page of it. There was adventure, violence (loads of it), tall ships, tall tales, goodies, baddies, maps, treasure and, best of all, pirates! At that age there's something deeply evocative about word like pirate, stockade, musket and so on and I remember ed Jim's adventures with great fondness over the years.

In a fit of nostalgia I decided to read it again, although I was genuinely worried that I would n't like it now. If anything it's even better as it has all the great elements I remember from my childhood, but now I appreciate it on a different level and see that it's not all adventure on the high seas, but Treasure Island is a book with vivid and complex characters. Long John Silver remains the charismatic rogue I remember and even though he's a rotten villain and tricks Jim at every turn, you can't help but like him. Similarly, Blind Pew remains the terrifying character I remembered him to be and he should rattle more than a few big kids and little kids with his fierce roaring and cursing.

Some might say that Treasure Island won't appeal to today's children but this book is immediately accessible to any child with an imagination and an attention span longer than 2 minutes. In the same way, it will appeal to overgrown kids keen to live a bit of their childhoods again. It remains, as Long John Silver would say "smart as paint".
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars subtle masterpiece, 6 May 2006
There is more to this book than meets the eye, you may lay to that. Apart from the fairy tale plot there is superb dialogue and dialect hidden in the pages. The relationship between Long John and Jim unfolds grippingly. There are also superbly detailed scenes of action and adventure allways achieved with an economy of language. The seafaring language is used very deliberately without any ostentation. Always a pleasure to read. Great pace.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Shiver me sides!
I'm not sure how I missed this as a youngster but I resolved to right the wrong and was glad I did. This is a great read for any age. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr Stevens

5.0 out of 5 stars Treasure Island - A Fantastic Read
At 45 I had never read this book but remember thinking it was depressing and grey, probably because there was a series which was shown on TV on a Sunday and Sunday always seemed... Read more
Published 11 months ago by C. J. Impey

5.0 out of 5 stars Swashbuckling adventure
A fabulous book that has stood the test of time. Pirates, treasure and mutiny all make for a wonderful swashbuckling adventure. Read more
Published 15 months ago by kehs

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
It's a truly amazing book - it's hard to see how Stevenson succeeds in packing so many unforgettable characters and remarkable incidents into such a short book. Read more
Published 15 months ago by William Podmore

5.0 out of 5 stars Arrrr....a fine book, me hearties
RL Stevenson was born in 1850, and died in 1894. "Treasure Island" was first published in 1883, though was originally written for the amusement of Stevenson's stepson, Lloyd... Read more
Published 21 months ago by cluricaune

5.0 out of 5 stars Shiver my timbers!
One of the best adventure stories ever, this all-time classic is an absolute must.
Published on 6 April 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars It's one of those stories you know but you don't
We all think we know how the story turns out and you probab;y have a fair idea - i'd still say it's worth picking up. good bed time story for slightly older kids.
Published on 5 April 2005 by T Dewey

2.0 out of 5 stars Its Okay
Treasure island is just "OK". It doesn't live up to its hype. First of all this is suppose to be a childrens book and it is well beyond the reading levels of many kids. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Skilled Fantasy Adventure about Human Greed!
Treasure Island is one of a small number of books that are both for children and adults. The appeal of the book for children relates to the story line: pirates, buried treasure,... Read more
Published on 27 May 2004 by Professor Donald Mitchell

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Stuff!
After watching "The Muppets Treaure Island" I took it upon myself to read this book to see how the characters in the novel related to those in the film. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2004 by Justin

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