Stevenson's classic tale of pirates and the open sea first published in 1883. We follow the escapades of Jim Hawkins, a young boy who works at the inn with his mother, trying to make ends meet after the death of his father. One day, on old seaman wanders into the Admiral Benbow and soon draws a collection of other colorful characters in pursuit of him, along with Long John Silver, a one-legged sea salt who appears to be a nothing more offensive than a cook. Jim is recruited by the local magistrate to come along on a voyage to seek the treasure marked on a map of a distant Pacific Island. Jim reluctantly leaves his mother to see the world and experience adventure. He gets more than he bargains for when the crew mutinies and Jim finds himself barricaded in a small hut with the ship's captain and doctor.
Merit: Classic tale. The benchmark for action & adventure for the next 100 years.
Share: Mostly appealing to boys. Read aloud over time. Book list.
Appeal: Pirates on the high seas. Nuff said. Not as challenging as some of Stevenson's other books.
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