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Ladybird Classics: Treasure Island


Classics

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No. of pages 72

Published: 2013

Great for age 6-12 years

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This beautiful Ladybird Classic ebook edition of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic pirate adventure story for younger readers.It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children from 5+, whilst retaining all the key events and characters of the Treasure Island story, including Jim Hawkins, Long John Silver and Ben Gunn, deadly pirate battles, ship-bound adventures and the hunt for treasure! Detailed full-colour illustrations throughout also help to bring this classic tale to life. Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Classics series include Alice in Wonderland, Black Beauty, The Secret Garden, Oliver Twist, Gulliver's Travels, Peter Pan, A Christmas Carol, Heidi, The Jungle Book, The Three Musketeers and The Wind in the Willows.

 

 

This book features in the following series: Classics, Ladybird Classics .

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 72 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2013 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

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:

Classics
This Classics series provides an accessible route into our rich literary heritage. It showcases powerful plots and characters that have stood the test of time - Oliver Twist,Black Beauty,Macbeth,Wuthering Heights adapted by top children's authorsto ensure the stories are accessible to younger readers. The books fall within book bands dark blue and dark red.

Ladybird
This series is part of the larger Ladybird Series.

Ladybird Classics
Ladybird Classics are retold versions of the most-loved children's classic stories, and are specially designed to appeal to a younger audience.