- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers; Reissue edition (Sep 5 1990)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0679804021
- ISBN-13: 978-0679804024
- Product Dimensions: 13.3 x 0.7 x 19.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 68 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #553,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Over Treasure Island I let my fire die in winter without knowing I was freezing."
Book Description
On the ultimate treasure hunt young Jim Hawkins finds himself battling the infamous Long John Silver in this illustrated, easy-reading adaptation of the classic pirate yarn. Reading level: 2.5.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great exciting book full of pirates,
By A Customer
This review is from: Treasure Island (Paperback)
This book is great. It's about pirates who are mean and they go on a ship and act like good guys. I liked this book because it was exciting.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Treasure Island a real treasure,
By A Customer
This review is from: Treasure Island (Paperback)
I highly recommend Treasure Island by Robert Lewis Stevenson because it has an excellent plot and theme. Stevenson also writes using lots of details, and many interesting similes and metaphors. This story of adventure fiction tells about Jim Hawkins the young protagonist who happens upon a treasure map. He then joins up with Dr Livesey who will lead the adventure and the dangerous voyage filled with obstacles, and the evil pirate Long Jon Silver and his crew in search of the buried treasure. The story begins in England in the year 1854, but they then sail to Treasure Island. This book is written in past and present tense from the points of view of Jim Hawkins, and Dr Livesey. Here are some examples of Stevevson's writing as he uses several details. "From the side of the hill, which was here steep and stony, a spout of gravel was dislodged, and fell rattling and bounding threw the trees." Here's an example of Stevenson's great skill as he uses similes and metaphors. "From trunk to trunk the creature flitted like a dear, running man like on two legs, but unlike any man I had ever seen stooping almost double as it ran." Every page is exciting and thrilling, often leaving the reader hanging on the edge, not knowing what's going to happen next. I think the chapter titles are really nice because they give you a small idea about what's coming up next. If your looking for an exciting and adventurous story I think that you would truly enjoy this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews) 19 of 23 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
This is not the book you show or the one I ordered!,
By Gmal "Grandma" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Treasure Island (Paperback)
I read the opening sentence presented on Amazon's site and checked it by the original book I have with a 1957 copyright. They were the same, so I felt confident that I was getting the genuine Treasure Island. What I received was a child's version in a totally different style. I didn't save anything over buying the original at my local Barnes and Noble store. Why do they advertise one thing and send another?! Be very careful.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A nice introduction to a classic story, but beware...,
By Around the World "Book Mama" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Treasure Island (Paperback)
Buyers should be aware that is an abridged version of the classic tale.This edition captured the imagination of my 7-year old. It's a terrific stepping stone for this age group, but should not be reviewed as if it were Robert Louis Stevenson's original classic. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Treasure Island (Stepping Stone),
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I teach students with special needs. Stepping Stone books give me modified classic literature that stays fairly close to the original text. This allows my students to focus more on comprehension skills, and less on "getting through the book". Treasure Island is a favorite combined with an overabundance of "pirating" activities that for a brief period of time my students get to become pirates. Comprehension soars. It is the best!
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