Treasure Island (Graphic Classics (Barron Paperback)) - Tapa blanda

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 pirateas treasure is buried. In each of Barronas" Graphic Classics," an English literary classic is transformed into a dramatic graphic novel with superb, atmospheric color illustrations and a finely-paced narrative. The taleachosen from among important novels in the literary canona 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.

(back cover)
The story begins with the death of an old sailor and the discovery of a secret treasure map. Young Jack Hawkins sets out on the biggest adventure of his life. Will he live to tell the tale?

Find out in this vivid graphic novel retelling of Robert Louis StevensonÂ’s literary classic.