Treasure Island

Stevenson, Robert Louis

£9.99

This classic tale of pirates, treasure and swashbuckling action on the high seas is the archetypal ripping yarn, and continues to excite readers of all ages. Young innkeeper’s son Jim Hawkins finds himself embroiled in a breathtaking race to find Captain Flint’s treasure, alongside the treacherous Long John Silver, and closely followed by a band of dastardly pirates, among them the ominous Blind Pew.

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Publish Date: 05/07/2018
ISBN: 9780241359914 Category:

Description

Following the demise of bloodthirsty buccaneer Captain Flint, young Jim Hawkins finds himself with the key to a fortune. For he has discovered a map that will lead him to the fabled Treasure Island. But a host of villains, wild beasts and deadly savages stand between him and the stash of gold. Not to mention the most infamous pirate ever to sail the high seas . . .

This special Puffin Classics edition brings together two of the most inspirational collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London – the works of Arts and Crafts pioneer William Morris and the literature of Robert Louis Stevenson.

Illustrator Liz Catchpole has selected patterns from the V&A archive and introduced new artwork inspired by the collection to create a beautiful cover which brings Robert Louis Stevenson’s timeless story to life.

Additional information

Weight 317 g
Dimensions 184 × 138 × 27 mm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

320

Language

English

Edition

Reprint

Dewey

823.8 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J