Description
The perfect gift for a swashbuckling young pirate.
Share your beloved childhood stories with the next generation!
'No edition has ever been better illustrated than this. Ingpen's drawings are utterly compelling' - Michael Morpurgo
When an old sea captain arrives at the Admiral Benbow inn with a mysterious sea chest and fearful talk of a man with one leg, the scene is set for one of the most popular adventure stories of all time. Young Jim Hawkins finds a treasure map among the captain's belongings and, accompanied by his friends Doctor Livesey and Squire Trelawney, they set off in search of Captain Flint's buried treasure.
A full-colour illustrated edition of one of the world's best loved stories.
The award-winning artist Robert Ingpen has set his imagination loose on this breathtaking adventure, bringing the unforgettable characters and their thrilling escapades to life as never before.
About the Author
Robert Louis Stevenson (13 November 1850 - 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist and travel writer, most noted for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and A Child's Garden of Verses. Born and educated in Edinburgh, Stevenson suffered from serious bronchial trouble for much of his life, but continued to write prolifically and travel widely, in defiance of his poor health. (Source: Wikipedia)
Book Information
ISBN 9781913519506
Author Robert Louis Stevenson
Format Hardback
Page Count 192
Imprint Welbeck Children's Books
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Weight(grams) 920g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 186mm * 28mm
