Treasure Island (Graphic Revolve)

Stevenson, Robert Louis; Coleman, Wim; Perrin, Pat

ISBN 10: 1598890506 ISBN 13: 9781598890501

Publisher: Stone Arch Books, 2006

Synopsis

Jim Hawkins discovers an old treasure map and sets out on a harrowing voyage to a faraway island, and runs into the violent sea along with many dangerous men seeking the same treasure.  Written in graphic-novel format. These reader-favorite tiles are now updated for enhanced Common Core State Standards support, including discussion and writing prompts developed by a Common Core expert, an expanded introduction, bolded glossary words and dynamic new covers.

About this title

About the Author:

Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Scotland in 1850. His father, grandfather, and other ancestors were engineers, famous for the lighthouses they designed. Robert studied law for a while, then became a writer in his late twenties. He wrote articles about his travels in Europe and America, as well as such famous adventure stories as Treasure Island and Kidnapped. The original Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was published in 1886. Robert Louis Stevenson died eight years later.

Review:

Gr 4-6-The format of these retellings provides a gateway to otherwise daunting works of literature. By no means are these graphic novels meant to replace the originals; the vocabulary is limited, and the narrative, dialogue, and descriptive elements are r --School Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Stone Arch Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1598890506
• ISBN 13: 9781598890501
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 63
• Illustrator: Rebis Greg