The Old Buccaneer

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson · Episode 1 of 13

Treasure Island was written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published in 1883. It is one of the most famous adventure stories ever written and created the image of pirates that we know today—treasure maps, sea chests, and the song 'Fifteen men on the dead man's chest.' This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Stevenson wrote the book to entertain his stepson, and it has thrilled readers for more than a century with its mix of danger, loyalty, and the cost of greed. This is the first episode of thirteen that will take you through Jim Hawkins's entire voyage to Treasure Island and back.

Band

Green · Independent readers, early, about 8 to 10

Length

long · about 861 words in 6 sections · 3 pictures

Source

Treasure Island, Robert Louis Stevenson · Project Gutenberg

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script

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