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Title details for Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson - Available

Treasure Island

by Robert Louis Stevenson
Michael York
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Jim Hawkins, the son of an innkeeper, longs for adventure. When a guest of the inn, a coarse old bully named Billy Bones, reveals a map showing the whereabouts of Captain Flint's treasure, Jim and his mother outwit both Bones and the other pirates who are after him, fleeing with the map to Squire Trelawney. With his friend Dr. Livesey, the squire charters a schooner, the Hispaniola carries a number of pirates. Their leader? Long John Silver, who has signed on as cook. Excitement and heroic action await Jim Hawkins as he seeks to foil the pirates, find the treasure and bring Long John Silver to Justice.

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  • Release date

    April 17, 2007

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • File size: 45968 KB
      • Duration: 01:35:45

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 850
    • Text Difficulty: 4-5

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      August 31, 2009
      Tim Gregory captures the essence of this classic coming-of-age tale featuring villainous buccaneers, buried treasure, murder, treachery and adventure on the high seas. We follow the exploits of young Jim Hawkins along his voyage for treasure aboard the Hispaniola
      to his showdown with the villain Long John Silver on Treasure Island. Gregory introduces a host of uniquely rendered characters, with Silver and his pirates matching wits and weapons with Hawkins and his comrades as they battle for control of Treasure Island and a share of Captain Flint's long lost treasure. Gregory's rendering of the iconic characters—particularly the duplicitous Silver and the marooned and raving Ben Gunn—are nuanced, true to the text and utterly enjoyable. He avoids the easy clichés of the pirate genre and instead portrays complex characters in a performance that will delight listeners of all ages.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Renowned narrator/storyteller Jim Weiss presents two productions for the younger set. Tell Me a Story! is a collection of adaptations of seven well-known favorites, such as "The Bremen Town Musicians," "Goldilocks," and "The Little Red Hen," that will appeal to listeners in preschool through second grade. Treasure Island is an adaptation of the Stevenson classic, geared more toward older school-age children. Weiss is a talented and deservedly respected narrator. His voice is versatile in reading dialogue and expressive with narration. He infuses his performances with energy, enthusiasm, and expressiveness. Such a talent makes for an enjoyable listening experience for all. M.T.F. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine
    • AudioFile Magazine
      Jim Hawkins, son of the proprietor of the Admiral Benbow Inn, is fascinated by a mysterious seaman who takes up lodging. The visitor's death leads to the discovery of a treasure map, setting Jim on the course that leads him to Long John Silver and the search for Captain Kidd's treasure. Michael Prichard reads this famous adventure story with the wistful quality of an adult looking back on a childhood adventure. The voices of pirates live up to the clichés--many of which were set by this yarn--but Prichard gives Silver a touch of humanity. Listeners who enjoyed PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN might check out this original pirate tale. J.A.S. (c) AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine
    • AudioFile Magazine
      David Buck successfully brings to life the familiar characters of Stevenson's time-honored tale of adventure and rebellion. His talented voice easily differentiates the educated characters from the illiterate. Appropriately, he uses deep, raspy bass tones for the mutineers and more reserved timbre for the loyal crew. Suspense is effectively heightened, especially in the exciting battle scenes. This is an enjoyable presentation of the well-known classic. C.J.M. Winner of AUDIOFILE Earphones Award (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
    • AudioFile Magazine
      The famous movie portrayals of Long John Silver have led us to expect a particular cadence to the pirate's voice. But shiver me timbers, reader David Case surprises us with a different, but no less effective, variation on the devious and murderous rascal. His Silver and other characterizations are crisply presented in well-paced British intonations. The package offers no sound effects or other elaborations, but the story flies along regardless; this is a very good version of the children's favorite. D.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
    • AudioFile Magazine
      This favorite tale is adapted to a three-hour format with reasonable success. Stevenson's vivid characterizations are missed, but the story flows well. Keir Dullea has a clear, resonant voice which projects well but fails to convey enough of the sinister guile of Long John Silver. The gruffness of the pirates' voices and their gallantry will be popular with a young audience but seem somewhat one-dimensional. The voice of Jim Hawkins, recounting the legend, varies in energy and at times loses its youthfulness. After this introduction, a listener can seek the full text to fill out the images. R.F.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
    • AudioFile Magazine
      This is an engaging full-cast adaptation of Stevenson's classic. Narrated by the young cabin boy, Jim Hawkins, this pirate adventure is told with a thick cockney accent, which adds to the story. Despite frequent contractions and dropped consonants, young listeners will have little trouble following the story. The script is faithful to Stevenson's novel, and this production is enhanced with music and sound effects, making it an effective movie for the mind. Highly recommended for buccaneers of all ages. S.E.S. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
    • AudioFile Magazine
      British actor Alan Cummings successfully captures the danger and adventures of the high seas and the mysterious, dark world of young Jim Hawkins, who finds Captain Flint's treasure map, as well as the one-legged sailor, Long John Silver, and his mutinous followers. Those who know TREASURE ISLAND probably won't be satisfied with this abridged offering (which pares the lengthy novel down to a bare-bones plot summary), but Cumming's skillful narration may lead listeners unfamiliar with the classic adventure tale to read the novel--or to seek out an unabridged audio recording. C.R.A. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
    • AudioFile Magazine
      The children's adventure classic comes alive in this excellent audio performance. Narrator Pat Franklyn's young voice rolls words like "buccaneer" and "Hispaniola" as if he tastes them, and they taste almighty good. Rick Cimino offers a conventional Long John Silver in the same salt-laden accents that Wallace Beery and Robert Newton brought to the big screen. The other characters are played perfectly, too, and the enhancements--piping music, the clash of cutlasses, the boom of cannon--are exactly where they belong. My children listened to this over and over, and so did I. D.W. Winner of AUDIOFILE Earphones Award (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
    • AudioFile Magazine
      Take a well-read classic filled with larger-than-life characters and pair it with a master narrator. Voilà--you've got a brand-new classic. Alfred Molina's narration is like pulling up a chair next to a fire on a chilly night and being chilled all over again by Stevenson's tale of piracy on the high seas. Molina's portrayals are perfection. He's a careful observer in his depiction of young Jim Hawkins and just as easily becomes mild-mannered Dr. Livesey, blustery Squire Trelawney, and unctuous, rebellious Long John Silver. Nonstop action and suspense make this a perfect listen for all family members, who may begin to chime in with the many "yo-ho-hos." S.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine
    • AudioFile Magazine
      Set in the 1700s, Stevenson's tale of high adventure and mutiny is filled with colorful characters that are now considered pirate archetypes. English actor Jasper Britton expertly avoids running aground. Instead he provides strong, distinct character voices with a wide range and layers of emotion. Britton's register squawks high in his portrayal of angry Blind Pew, and his midrange staccato is perfect for haughty Squire Trelawney. His portrayal of Long John Silver is the most compelling. Rather than creating a stereotypical villain, Britton gives the character a rare depth, convincing us (and young Jim) that he is a good man through a sincere-sounding delivery. Lads and lasses and scalawags everywhere should "sail ho" and listen to this classic adventure! L.M. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine
    • Publisher's Weekly

      October 5, 2009
      Stevenson’s prototypical swashbuckling story receives a traditional treatment in this unabridged, oversize version. Lawrence evokes the essence of classic adventure stories with his vinyl-cut illustrations, as thick black shapes are tempered by muted tones of blue, gold and green. The grimacing faces of pirates are appropriately blemished and begrimed, elegant vessels are seen moored under a starry sky and the island’s wild intrigue is captured in subtle, grainy glimpses. As they follow Jim Hawkins to sea, readers will feel they’ve discovered a true relic with this edition. Ages 9–14.

    • Publisher's Weekly

      July 1, 2003
      The Scribner Storybook Classic line adds Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, abridged by Timothy Meis, with vintage illustrations by N.C. Wyeth. Young Jim Hawkins finds a treasure map and follows it to South America, only to wind up in the hands of the notorious pirate Long John Silver. Climactic scenes of aggressive mutineers or the hero's valiant attempt to keep the evil Mr. Hands at bay come alive in Wyeth's atmospheric oil paintings.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:850
  • Text Difficulty:4-5

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