- A Guide to World Literary Classics

Author: Stevenson
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Treasure Island features the turbulent sea, the clever and brave young boy, the fierce and cunning pirates, and a mysterious treasure map. Surrounding this treasure map, young Jim and his companions embark on an thrilling battle... The story is full of thrilling twists and turns, with vivid and lively characters. This is the reason why Treasure Island has remained captivating for over a century. To this day, it still attracts children from all over the world with its unique charm. Led by Silver, a group of pirates who covet the treasure disguise themselves as sailors and also set sail for Treasure Island. Treasure hunters and pirates clash in a life-and-death struggle over the ￡700,000 treasure buried on Treasure Island by the pirate captain, Flint. Due to Captain Smollett's skilled leadership, the doctor remains calm and decisive in dealing with the pirates. Jim's cleverness and bravery repeatedly foil the pirates' schemes, quell the mutiny, and ultimately lead to the discovery of the treasure and a safe return.