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Treasure Island |
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A heady mix of thrills, mystery, atmosphere and memorable characters, Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is a classic adventure story that has enthralled both young and old alike ever since it was first published in 1883. Right from the racy opening chapter where the young hero Jim Hawkins encounters a mysterious guest, Billy Bones, at the Admiral Benbow Inn run by his widowed mother, the tale carries the reader off on an edge-of-the-seat roller-coaster ride of non-stop action and drama.
Set in 18th century England and told entirely from Jim Hawkins' youthful perspective, the novel portrays how he is drawn unwittingly into the dark deeds of pirates and buccaneers on the English coast. The excitement begins when he discovers a cryptic treasure map in Billy Bones' chest when the secretive Billy succumbs to a fatal heart attack. Jim takes the strange map to trusted elders in the village, Squire Trelawney and Doctor Livesey, who at once guess that the map marks the location of the lost treasure of an infamous pirate Captain Flint. They decide to immediately set sail in search of the fabled riches with Jim being invited to join them! What more could a young boy want!
This is the prelude to a journey that will take young Jim and a band of intrepid seafarers half-way across the world. Traveling as part of the crew, in the guise of a ship's cook, is a sinister yet admirable figure - Long John Silver. This one-legged, ruthless and avaricious man, whose shadowy past hides many a dark and evil secret, is one of the most colorful and remarkable characters in the story. Stevenson endows him with a host of unforgettable qualities – the most famous of which, is of course, the parrot strangely named “Captain Flint” who is constantly on Silver's shoulder. His villainy gradually unfolds as the voyage progresses.
The novel has retained its perennial charm for readers over the centuries and is perhaps one of the most adapted adventure stories on TV, film and stage. Recently, a video game has been created based on this eternally appealing tale. Intrigues, duels, escapades and Jim's own transformation into a man, make this the ultimate thrills-spills-'n'-chills fantasy. |
Genres for this book |
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Dramatic Works |
Historical Fiction |
History |
Adventure |
Fiction |
Kids |
Sea stories |
Literature |
Links related to this book |
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Wikipedia – Robert Louis Stevenson |
Wikipedia – Treasure Island |
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Reviews (Rated: 5 Stars - 43 reviews) |
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Reviewer: Ansh - December 1, 2020 Subject: Really well narrated This was awesome... |
Reviewer: simpforme - August 11, 2020 Subject: awsome i was reading this but hearing you reading is better |
Reviewer: Cynthia - June 3, 2020 Subject: Great Reading and singing So well read... The reader made me feel like I was back in time... Hope to find another book read by him... |
Reviewer: robbie - May 15, 2020 Subject: good this was fantastic i have not read/listened to it all yet but still fantasti |
Reviewer: petersilia ping - April 2, 2019 Subject: marvelous reading! Wonderfully read and sung. It was fun to listen. Thank you! |
Reviewer: Amy - August 29, 2018 Subject: Such a great reading! Love this reading of this classic story so much! All five of my children, ages 3-14, have been enthralled through the whole thing and begging for one more chapter. Thank you! |
Reviewer: Cindy - February 22, 2018 Subject: Wonderful reader! One of the best readers! Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this story! |
Reviewer: Not You 15 - February 21, 2018 Subject: Good This is nice to listen to cause now I can be doing something else and still read a book at the same time. Sometimes the narrator is a little hard to understand but I thank him for taking the time to read this aloud |
Reviewer: Reviewer - January 13, 2018 Subject: Treasure island It is awesome ... |
Reviewer: Dakota - November 17, 2017 really well written book and super well read!! |
Reviewer: Andre - October 31, 2017 Subject: Book This is a good story and the reader is great. |
Reviewer: Carina - September 4, 2017 the story is a bit dull at times but the reader did an amazing job! Really easy to follow with the different accents for each character, it was very enjoyable. |
Reviewer: Linda K - August 28, 2017 Subject: Skilful narrator Brilliant narrator. I really enjoyed listening. Would highly recommend this. |
Reviewer: Someone - February 27, 2017 its a little slow.... I didn't really understand some of the jargon... but it was good |
Reviewer: George - December 18, 2016 Subject: Dull Reading is so dull |
Reviewer: Fake - October 2, 2016 Subject: Fakey i dont really like the reader but it is really helpful |
Reviewer: Elizabeth - July 8, 2016 Amazing story read by a brilliant narrator. I can listen to the whole story all over again. Excellent work Adrian! |
Reviewer: Ken - February 22, 2016 Subject: Reader Best reader imaginable. Captures the spirit of this great afventure. |
Reviewer: Dave - January 27, 2016 Subject: Storytelling splendor The narration alone has me wanting of more pages! Excellent work! |
Reviewer: Jen - December 15, 2015 Subject: Amazing reading! Great story, amazingly read! |
Reviewer: Dug - November 23, 2015 Subject: The Reader Absolutely excellent reading by Adrian Praetzellis!Really, a GREAT reader!!! |
Reviewer: Valarie - September 30, 2015 Subject: Treasure Island This is the best book I ever readied, I will never forget about this book. |
Reviewer: Joel - August 7, 2015 Subject: The Book This book is awesome |
Reviewer: Jean - July 22, 2014 Subject: Treasure Island Robert Louis Stevenson write so picturesquely that you could easy imagine it all. |
Reviewer: A Rabe - April 11, 2014 Subject: ATTN: Adrienne P. Adrienne, you have a very nice voice and a lot of talent. |
Reviewer: Torta - March 27, 2014 Subject: Awesome This was the best book ever! I enjoyed it. |
Reviewer: Sammich - March 17, 2014 Subject: Great Narration Adrien is a great narrator, who performs each character so well it makes the book come to life! |
Reviewer: jane - February 13, 2014 A really good book. The reader was really good. |
Reviewer: Stefan Retief - February 6, 2014 Subject: Treasure Island Excellent! Wonderful reading. |
Reviewer: Chris - December 16, 2013 Subject: Treasure Island I really enjoyed it. I hope I come across others that AP has narrated. |
Reviewer: Danny - November 24, 2013 Subject: Incredible Unforgettable story with classic characters and a brilliant performance (reading) by Adrian Praetzellis. Highly recommended! |
Reviewer: Shaun - October 28, 2013 Thank you for sharing this with me. I enjoyed every min of this book. |
Reviewer: Gary - September 29, 2013 Subject: Treasure Island Hard to imagine an audio book could be better done than this. I enjoyed it so much I listened to it 3 times in a row. |
Reviewer: Adam - August 27, 2013 Subject: Reader Awesome reader!!! I would listen again just for the singing! |
Reviewer: Brian B. - July 1, 2013 Subject: Treasure Island A classic tale! Amazingly read!! This is a must listen |
Reviewer: User - April 16, 2013 Subject: Treasure island It was amazing |
Reviewer: Lorretta Nowlin - April 5, 2013 Subject: treasure island I love the story of Treasure Island. Reading it lets me feel like I'm there. |
Reviewer: User - March 6, 2013 Amazing I enjoy hearing these. |
Reviewer: Jefferson - February 3, 2013 Subject: Treasure Island My Son Loves It! :) |
Reviewer: User - January 18, 2013 Very good! |
Reviewer: Lori - January 12, 2013 Subject: Treasure Island Wonderfully read (and sung), and an exciting tale! |
Reviewer: snailbait - December 31, 2012 Subject: Treasure Island Very entertaining performance by reader - great old story. |
Reviewer: Molly - November 27, 2012 Subject: Treasure Island I really like reading this it is very good and I advice everyone to read it! |