This classic is a mythical book in which young Jim embarks on the Hispaniola in search of a lost treasure. To succeed, Jim and his friends must manage a crew of pirates and a mutinous cook who goes by the name of Long John Silver. This enigmatic one-legged character embodies both treachery and courage. Since it was first published, millions of young readers have enjoyed this first-rate adventure novel, which combines both action and suspense and features some of literature's most colorful and complex characters. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
