Treasure Island

by Pauline Francis

First published 2009

When young Jim Hawkins finds a treasure map among a dying pirate's belongings, he's swept into a perilous quest for riches. Joining a motley crew on a seafaring voyage, Jim must navigate the mutinous whims of the ship's cook, Long John Silver, who schemes to steal the treasure for himself. As the battle for the gold rages, Jim's courage and quick thinking are put to the test in a fight for survival against the pirates' greed and violence.

Genres: classic-literature, historical-fiction, adventure, 19th-century

Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful

Tropes: adventure, coming-of-age, treasure-hunt

256 pages · Paperback · Rupa Publications India

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