num_pages: 48
description: Young Jim Hawkins is the son of an innkeeper. When his father dies, Jim joins the crew of a sailing ship bound from the English port of Bristol to a distant island where a fabulous pirate's treasure is buried. In each of Barron's " Graphic Classics, " an English literary classic is transformed into a dramatic graphic novel with superb, atmospheric color illustrations and a finely-paced narrative. The tale--chosen from among important novels in the literary canon-- ill keep young readers fascinated from first page to last. " Graphic Classics " make fine introductions for young readers to the riches of English literature. Books are available in both paperback and hardcover editions. In addition to the stories, each title features a brief biography and time line of its author, a list of his important works, a glossary, and an index. As such, these books are suitable for classroom use on junior and senior high school levels.
language: English
title: Treasure Island
titlecomplete: Treasure Island (Graphic Classics)
genres: Classics, Adventure, Plays, Childrens, Graphic Novels, Young Adult, Comics, Historical Fiction, Pirates, Fiction
ratings_count: 505
publisher: B E S Pub Co