Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island is a classic adventure novel following young Jim Hawkins as he embarks on a thrilling quest for buried treasure with pirates, mutineers, and the enigmatic Long John Silver. Through vivid descriptions and suspenseful narrative, Stevenson creates one of literature's most enduring adventure tales. The novel becomes a meditation on greed, loyalty, and the moral complexities of adventure, showing that the greatest treasures aren't always material.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Stevenson understood that the best adventure stories are really about character and choice. Treasure Island reminds us that what we do when faced with temptation reveals who we truly are, and that some friendships matter more than any fortune.

DETAILS: • Author: Robert Louis Stevenson • Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: December 1, 1999 • ISBN: 9780140437681 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days