Treasure Island

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Summary: Shivver me timbers--great book!
Review: I loved this book. It is one of the best books my Mom has ever read to me. I want her to read it again to me. Thank you. (I am seven but we read it when I was 5)

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Summary: Adventure, excitement, and suspense all rolled into one!
Review: Brimming with danger, suspense, excitement, and adventure, Treasure Island relates the story (in first-person) of Jim Hawkins as he journeys with his good friends, the doctor and squire, in search of buried treasure. He overhears the crew's plans of mutiny, headed by the polite, one-legged "gentleman," Long John Silver, and is plunged into a world of treachery. The characterization is beautiful: the doctor, shrewd and kind; the squire, fiery and outspoken; Jim Hawkins, quick and intelligent; the crew, sly and devious; and Long John Silver, so unsuspectingly polite, so wickedly sly... A must-read! (BTW, I am 13-years-old.)

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Summary: Review
Review: I have never been very interested in pirates or plunder or the skull and crossbones flag until I read this book. Stevenson's "Treasure Island" is remarkably well written, containing fascinating bits of foreshadowing, a unique and captivating plot, and undying characters that will burn into your mind indefinitely. My personal favourite character is Long John Silver, who throughout the novel seems almost "two-faced". His one side is well mannered, charming and witty, while his other face is ruthless, sly and money-driven. However, he has been quite a fictional figure not only for my self but also for the world. In Part One, "The Old Buccaneer", the strange new pirate pays Jim Hawkins a gold piece daily "to watch out for a one-legged man hobbling down the street." The ending is perfectly crafted by Stevenson; it closes with Jim Hawkins describing his predictions for the destinies of the pirates he has travelled with. On the other hand, Jim Hawkins made the plotline a little too obvious at times. In one spot especially, he says that the apple barrel would in time save them all. In the end, it's an exceptional piece of work, but the author did make some unforgivable mistakes by making the plot too obvious so soon.

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Summary: Review for Treasure Island
Review: TreasurE Island..the author of this book is Robert Louis STephenson. It has 258 pages to read in this book. The important characters in this stpory are Tim Hawkins, Billy Bones. Dr. Liveseys, Squire, Black Dog, Lonh Johnn silverm, captain Smollet, Ben Gunn, and Redruth. Thr time and setting at the begginin of the story id at the Admiral Benbow. The plot is about Jim Hawkins who is trying to find the treasure which is hidden in treasure island. He goes to the Island on the Hispaniola. He goes with Captain Smollets Crew. When Jim is on the Islandhe meets Ben Gunn.He is the man who got trapped on the Island and he leads them to the treasure. And from there the hunt begins.You will have to read for yourself to find out what happens next. My favorite line in the book is "Fifteen men on a dead mans chest, Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum." It means different things throughout the whole story. It start one Page number 3. The cover looks like a pirate with a knife in his hand. I think it mean he is searching for treasure and he will kill to get it.

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Summary: HELP ME!
Review: Oh my gosh. I f you are looking for an interesting book to read. Don't read Treasure Island. It is totally on a reading level for way older people. Not 7th graders. I had to read this book in class and it was so hard to understand that I gave up and fell asleep. Boring Book. I wouldn't even classify it as a classic. I would classify it as a good way to put yourself to sleep.

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Summary: A Squash-Buckling Reveiw
Review: Treasure Island is an exciting book full of action and suspense. The main character, Jim Hawkins, finds Billy Bones'old treasure map. Jim knows that a fortune in gold lies ahead of him. Jim, Dr. Livesey, and Squire Trewlawney round up a crew for there gold-seeking adventure. The voyage goes well until Jim overhears a frightening conversation and learns that their cook is Long John Silver. Worst of all, the crew and Long John Silver are plotting to steal the treasure! If you like, adventure, sail ships, and pirates this is the book for you.

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Summary: Not really a children's book
Review: I just read this "classic of children's literature" at age 49, and I found it very hard to follow. It depicts a number of evil and frightening adults (men), with a boy "saving the day." I think it should be read by teenagers and adults, rather than 9- to 12-year-olds, since it is so difficult to follow.

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Summary: The book was filled with adventure, responsibility,and good
Review: The boy has a decision whether to stay with the good men or be a trader and go with Long John Silver and his traders. I liked it because it showed a boy putting his life in danger for taking responsibility for his actions. It was good because it was filled with excitement and action. Another reason I liked it because it was so exciting I didn't want to stop reading it I wanted to know everything that was going to happen next. This book is worth a look. Check it out! Don't be left out!

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Summary: Pure adventure form beginnig to end!!
Review: This book is one of the best books I ever read. I read reviews from people and some of them say its the most boring book the ever read. I don't see how that's possible. I think that those people are not use to the dialog in which the author writes in. I admit at that I did find it difficult at the beginning but I got use to it. This story is fill with adventure and suspense from beginning to end. From the time Billy Bone enters the inn to the time the hunt for the treasure was in. My favorite part is when young Jim over hears Long John silver planning the mutiny. I'm quite fascinated by the character of Long John silver. He is able to find away out of almost any situation, a great persuading people into getting them to do what he wants. He is an every complex character. He knows how to use people to benefit from them.

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Summary: excellent adventure
Review: A great adventure story. I never read this book when I wasyounger and I wish I had. Reading it as a adult, I still feel thesuspense, mystery, and excitement that was promised by the cover notes. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to read a good adventure story.