"The most popular pirate story ever written in English, featuring one of literature’s most beloved “bad guys,” Treasure Island has been happily devoured by several generations of boys—and girls—and grownups. Its unforgettable characters include: young Jim Hawkins, who finds himself owner of a map to Treasure Island, where the fabled pirate booty is buried; honest Captain Smollett, heroic Dr. Livesey, and the good-hearted but obtuse Squire Trelawney, who help Jim on his quest for the treasure; the frightening Blind Pew, double-dealing Israel Hands, and seemingly mad Ben Gunn, buccaneers of varying shades of menace; and, of course, garrulous, affable, ambiguous Long John Silver, who is one moment a friendly, laughing, one-legged sea-cook . . .and the next a dangerous pirate leader!
The unexpected and complex relationship that develops between Silver and Jim helps transform what seems at first to be a simple, rip-roaring adventure story into a deeply moving study of a boy’s growth into manhood, as he learns hard lessons about friendship, loyalty, courage and honor—and the uncertain meaning of good and evil." Description from Goodreads.
I was required for school to read this in the fourth grade. I thought I'd hate it and called it a "boys" book. I was wrong. I enjoyed the book, and to this day it remains a classic that I think all children, and adults should read. If nothing else, it teaches the reader that people can change, and that there is more than meets the eye about things and people.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
"In this harrowing tale of good and evil, the mild-mannered Dr. Jekyll develops a potion that unleashes his secret, inner persona—the loathsome, twisted Mr. Hyde." Description by Goodreads.
Everyone knows the story of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde but I don't know many people who have actually read the book. Of course you know who the characters are, and in general what happens, but do you know the story? I read this as a simple summer read and it was very Robert Louis Stevensony (yes it is a word... in my dictionary) He has a way of writing all his own, and all of his books have a feel you can't duplicate.
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