Treasure Island is still today the most famous story of a hunt for buried treasure ever written. The mutiny of blood-thirsty pirates, the fight across the tropical island, the terror of the 'black spot' and above all, one-legged Long John Silver with his parrot calling 'pieces of eight' live forever in the imagination.
Kidnapped is the story of David Balfour's adventures in the rebellious Highlands of Scotland. Nearly murdered in a ruined house, David is captured on board ship and fights his way out only to be shipwrecked on a bare island. Excitement, suspense, and action with arrows, swords and guns fill every page of these three classic adventure stories.
In The Black Arrow young Richard Shelton is fighting for the Yorkists in the icy winter weather and meets not only 'crookback' Richard III, but the outlaw band of archers who send their dreaded black arrows to rescue his love Joanna.
Illustrations by Mark Thomas
About the Author
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), a Scottish author of novels, poems, and essays, is best known for the classic books Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. A literary celebrity during his lifetime, Stevenson remains popular for his celebrated contributions to the adventure and horror genres.
