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Treasure Island

Series: Classic Stories
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Treasure Island is a classic adventure novel that follows young Jim Hawkins, who discovers a pirate's treasure map. He embarks on an exhilarating voyage to find the hidden treasure, encountering a mutinous crew and the charming yet dangerous Long John Silver. It's a captivating tale of bravery, betrayal, and the quest for riches.
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Format: Hardback
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This adventure-filled classic may appeal to you if you love tales of pirates, hidden treasure, and daring quests on the high seas. With its memorable characters and thrilling plot, it captures the imagination with themes of courage, betrayal, and adventure, perfect for young readers and the young at heart.

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Treasure Island

Delight children while enriching their library with this legendary tale of swashbuckling adventure, now available as an elegant, giftable picture book

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Set sail for buried treasure in this illustrated picture book edition of Treasure Island. But beware of pirates!

When young Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map, he sets sail on the Hispaniola as the ship's cabin boy. But the crew-and the one-legged cook, Long John Silver-turn out to be worse than they appear! Can Jim find the gold before the scurvy pirates and make it home in one piece?

Young readers don't need to grow up to enjoy the seafaring escapades of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. Crafted for young audiences by Peter Clover and Carles Arbat, this exciting adaptation brings the classic adventure novel to life. Beautiful illustrations throughout and foil on the cover make this a book to cherish for a lifetime.

Give your child the world's greatest characters and stories-now in picture book format. With beautiful art and fresh storytelling, Classic Stories introduces young readers to timeless literature, from favorite folktales to beloved novels. Collect all 17 classic stories!

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Treasure Island is often praised for its thrilling adventure and timeless appeal to readers of all ages. Many reviews highlight the book's vivid characters, particularly the cunning and charismatic Long John Silver. The gripping plot and the exploration of themes like friendship, betrayal, and courage are frequently applauded.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781946260833

Publisher: Starry Forest

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 February 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Starry Forest

Edition: Adapted edition

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Original author Robert Louis Stevenson
  • Adapted by Peter Clover
  • Illustrated by Carles Arbat

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 228.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Peter Clover trained as a graphic designer before becoming an illustrator and storyboard artist. He also enjoys putting words to pictures and is the author of over 70 books for children. He lives in Somerset, UK. Carles Arbat was born in Bescanó, a little village in Catalonia, Spain. He graduated from Olot’s Art School with a degree in Graphic Design. He is an illustrator for educational projects, magazines, and children’s books. He currently lives in Barcelona.

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