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Treasure Island


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No. of pages 96

Published: 2007

Great for age 12-18 years

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Long John Silver, his pirates and the crew of the Hispaniola are heading for Skeleton Island to seek hidden treasure. Adventure, bravery and skullduggery galore ensue. Is it a ! treasure map?' So begins Jim Hawkins's adventure, as he swaps life at home with his mother for life on the open sea. Aboard the Hispaniola with a crew of double-crossing pirates, he must survive trickery and violence in pursuit of an ancient horde of jewels. What he finally finds on the island, however, is a treasure beyond his imagining! Robert Louis Stevenson's popular classic is given dramatic life in this exuberant and entertaining new play. Offering a great introduction to Stevenson's text and a variety of parts for a large ensemble, Ken Ludwig's drama is perfect for Years 7 and 8. The resource material looks at historical pirates and their hold on popular imagination, adventure yarns, the life and writing of Stevenson, as well as practical staging advice and a range of reading, writing, and speaking and listening activities.

 

 

This book features in the following series: Collins, Collins Drama .

There are 96 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2007 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Robert Louis Stevenson is perhaps best-known today for 'Treasure Island' and 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'.

 

This book contains the following story:

Treasure Island

Treasure Island is an adventure novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson and first published as a book in 1883. The novel is known for popularizing the pirate genre and introducing many of the tropes and symbols associated with pirates today. Here's a plot summary:

Plot Summary:

The story begins at the "Admiral Benbow," a small inn owned by the protagonist's family. Young Jim Hawkins, the innkeeper's son, comes across a mysterious sailor named Billy Bones. This sailor possesses a chest, and it becomes evident that he is hiding from someone. As events unfold, Jim and his mother find themselves in possession of a treasure map that belonged to Billy Bones, leading to the hidden treasure of the infamous pirate Captain Flint.

Jim and his friends decide to embark on a journey to find the treasure. They secure a ship called the "Hispaniola" and gather a crew, but they soon realize that some of the crew members, including Long John Silver, are actually pirates who plan to mutiny and take the treasure for themselves.

As they sail toward Treasure Island, the relationships between the crew members become tense and dangerous. Long John Silver, a charismatic and cunning one-legged sailor, befriends Jim and manipulates the situation to his advantage.

Upon reaching the island, the crew discovers that the treasure has been buried there, but the pirates' internal conflicts and suspicions lead to betrayals and violent confrontations. Jim manages to escape from the pirates and makes his way to a group of loyal sailors who are also searching for the treasure.

Jim and his loyal companions work together to thwart the pirates' plans and secure the treasure. In the end, Jim and his friends manage to outwit the pirates and claim the treasure. They sail back to England with their hard-earned reward, while Long John Silver escapes but remains at large.

The novel is filled with action, intrigue, and moments of suspense as the characters navigate through dangerous situations and confrontations. It features memorable characters, thrilling action, hidden maps, buried treasure, and moral dilemmas. The novel's themes of loyalty, betrayal, greed, and the allure of adventure continue to resonate with audiences of all ages.

This book is in the following series:

Collins Drama

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A good version of this story should make the pirates sinister and menancing as Stevenson did. This one strikes me as vivid, with some exciting violent and practical language. Secondary English teacher