Robert Louis Stevenson

Following the demise of bloodthirsty buccaneer Captain Flint, young Jim Hawkins finds himself with the key to a fortune. For he has discovered a map that will lead him to the fabled Treasure Island. But a host of villains, wild beasts and deadly savages stand between him and the stash of gold. Not to mention the most infamous pirate ever to sail the high seas . . .

Thrilling thousands of readers throughout the years, Robert Louis Stevenson's tale of young orphan David Balfour contains all the elements of a great, classic adventure. His quest to claim his inheritance takes him through the rough Scottish Highlands, across waters and beyond, until he can finally reclaim his rights. This Oxford World Classics edition includes an introduction and notes by Ian Duncan in addition to a bibliography, chronology, map, appendix, and glossary. 211 indexed pages, softcover.

Sailing boats down the river, climbing majestic cherry trees, building cities out of blocks, reading picture books on snowy days. . . . Ready to charm a new generation of readers, this perennial classic celebrates all the timeless joys of childhood! Stevenson's poetry is complemented by breathtaking watercolor paintings by Caldecott Honor illustrator Tasha Tudor. 69 pages, hardcover from Simon & Schuster.

This historical fiction reader will give middle and high-school students a detailed look at the War of the Roses. This thrilling classic traces the adventures of young Richard Shelton as he attempts to outwit the treacherous knight who killed his father and rescue the fair Joanna Sedley. 300 pages. Grades 7-12. Part of the "Adventures in History" series.

This Memoria Press Literature Study Guide accompanies the sold-separately book Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson; the Treasure Island Literature Guide Teacher's Guide is available separately (and contains the answers to this book, quizzes, and final). Strengthen your students thinking skills as they read; this study guide will help them read actively with purpose and insight. Each chapter's worksheets feature vocabulary used in context which students must provide the definition for; cultural context questions; comprehension questions; and activities.