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Treasure Island
- Author
- Robert Louis Stevenson
- Narrator
- David Buck
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 7 November 2017
- Run Time
- 6 hours 51 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Having outwitted a band of pirates to obtain a map disclosing the whereabouts of Captain Flint’s treasure, Young Jim sets sail for Treasure Island. But the crew of the Hispaniola are not what they seem. Revealing themselves as another gang of cut throats, led by the villainous Long John Silver, they are hell-bent on seizing both the ship and the treasure. Will they succeed? The struggle of Young Jim and his friends as they do battle on the high seas is thrillingly played out.
Critics Review
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“David Buck successfully brings to life the familiar characters of Stevenson’s time-honored tale of adventure and rebellion…Suspense is effectively heightened, especially in the exciting battle scenes.”
AudioFile
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“For all the violence, Jim learns to be brave and resourceful, to stand up to bullies, to keep his word, to help his impoverished mother, to deal with loss and betrayal. He learns not to trust strangers and even to be merciful.”
New York Times
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“I don’t know of a more gripping tale of derring-do on the high seas, with its desperate search for hidden gold on a tropical island.”
The Independent (London)
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“Climb aboard for the swashbuckling adventure of a lifetime…With it’s dastardly plot and motley crew of rogues and villains, it seems unlikely that children will ever say no to this timeless classic.”
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“Treasure Island…must have been the first book I ever read from start to finish, with unforgettable characters, Long John Silver, Blind Pew, Ben Gunn...The Black Spot still terrifies me.”
Sting, multi-Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and musician
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“Treasure Island is a vision not only of white skeletons but also green palm trees and sapphire seas.”
G. K. Chesterton, author of the Father Brown mysteries
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Details
- Author
- Robert Louis Stevenson
- Narrator
- David Buck
- Duration
- 6 hours 51 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 November 2017
- ISBN
- 9781538483213
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction
Synopsis
Having outwitted a band of pirates to obtain a map disclosing the whereabouts of Captain Flint’s treasure, Young Jim sets sail for Treasure Island. But the crew of the Hispaniola are not what they seem. Revealing themselves as another gang of cut throats, led by the villainous Long John Silver, they are hell-bent on seizing both the ship and the treasure. Will they succeed? The struggle of Young Jim and his friends as they do battle on the high seas is thrillingly played out.
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