Treasure Island (Graphic Classics (Paper)) - Softcover

Stevenson, Robert Louis; MacDonald, Fiona

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764134914 ISBN 13: 9780764134913

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2006

Synopsis

Young Jim Hawkins is the son of an innkeeper. When his father dies, Jim joins the crew of a sailing ship bound from the English port of Bristol to a distant island where a fabulous pirate's treasure is buried. In each of Barron's Graphic Classics, an English literary classic is transformed into a dramatic graphic novel with superb, atmospheric color illustrations and a finely-paced narrative. The tale--chosen from among important novels in the literary canon-- ill keep young readers fascinated from first page to last. Graphic Classics make fine introductions for young readers to the riches of English literature. Books are available in both paperback and hardcover editions. In addition to the stories, each title features a brief biography and time line of its author, a list of his important works, a glossary, and an index. As such, these books are suitable for classroom use on junior and senior high school levels.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

(back cover)
The story begins with the death of an old sailor and the discovery of a secret treasure map. Young Jack Hawkins sets out on the biggest adventure of his life. Will he live to tell the tale?

Find out in this vivid graphic novel retelling of Robert Louis StevensonÂ’s literary classic.

About this edition

• Publisher: B E S Pub Co
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0764134914
• ISBN 13: 9780764134913
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Gelev Penko