This is a great book, particularly for younger readers. I first read it as a kid and read it much more that time. I had my son read it as well (he's 13), and he quite liked it, in spite of the fact that he mostly loves fantasy and doesn't usually read a lot of adventure. Treasure Island tells the story of Jim Hawkins, almost completely from his point of view. Jim helps take care of an old pirate at a boarding house his mother runs. When the pirate is dying, he gives Jim a treasure map. Jim decides to find the treasure and adventure ensues, including meeting Long John Silver, the very famous one-legged pirate with a parrot who is one of the few characters in children's literature who fits in the moral "gray" area.
It's a quick easy read that is fun and adventure-filled. It's worth the time.
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