num_pages: 265
description: First published over a century ago, this extraordinary tale of long-lost treasure and revenge remains one of the most memorable in classic literature. The most popular pirate story ever written in English, featuring one of literature’s most beloved “bad guys,” Treasure Island has been happily devoured by several generations of boys—and girls—and grownups. Its unforgettable characters include: young Jim Hawkins, who finds himself owner of a map to Treasure Island, where the fabled pirate booty is buried; honest Captain Smollett, heroic Dr. Livesey, and the good-hearted but obtuse Squire Trelawney, who help Jim on his quest for the treasure; the frightening Blind Pew, double-dealing Israel Hands, and seemingly mad Ben Gunn, buccaneers of varying shades of menace; and, of course, garrulous, affable, ambiguous Long John Silver, who is one moment a friendly, laughing, one-legged sea-cook . . .and the next a dangerous pirate leader!The unexpected and complex relationship that develops between Silver and Jim helps transform what seems at first to be a simple, rip-roaring adventure story into a deeply moving study of a boy’s growth into manhood, as he learns hard lessons about friendship, loyalty, courage and honor—and the uncertain meaning of good and evil.
language: English
title: Treasure Island
titlecomplete: Treasure Island
characters: Ben Gunn, Abraham Gray, Doctor Livesey, Squire John Trelawney, Jim Hawkins, Captain Alexander Smollet, Long John Silver, Billy Bones, Israel Hands
genres: Literature, Young Adult, Classics, Childrens, Adventure, Novels, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Pirates
ratings_count: 474646
places: Atlantic Ocean, Bristol, England, Skeleton Island
awards: awardedAt: 1199174400000
name: Audie Award
category: Classic, awardedAt: 1483257600000
name: Prêmio Jabuti
category: Adaptação
publisher: J M Dent & Sons Ltd