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Pirates, buried treasure, and action aplenty—that's what's served up in this fine story, mates, and kids will eat it up. After Jim Hawkins finds the map to a mysterious treasure, he sets sail in search of the fortune. Little does he realize he's boarded a pirate ship, and that surprises and danger await him . . . including a meeting with the unforgettable Long John Silver.
When an old pirate gives him a secret treasure map for safekeeping, Jim Hawkins is excited to finally have some adventure in his life. Jim assembles a pirate crew, finds a sailing ship, and sets course for the destination where he expects to find treasure beyond his wildest dreams.
Along the way, he will have to learn how to protect himself and his loyal crew from the scoundrels who turn against him.
Will Jim and his pirate friends find the treasure and live to tell the tale? Find out in this humorous and exciting retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel.
When Billy Bones, an old seaman came to live with young Jim Hawkins and his mother in their Inn, Jim had no idea he was to get into one great big, dangerous adventure.
One morning, Billy Bones was found dead in his room. Jim and his mother opened his trunk and found an old map. It looked like a treasure map. Jim took the map to their friends, Dr. Livesey and town squire, Trelawney. They deduced that the map was of the island where a deceased pirate, Captain Flint, buried his treasure. Squire Trelawney proposed they buy a ship and go after the treasure-Dr. Livesey as ship's doctor and Jim as cabin boy.
So, the next day, the three buy a ship, hire a crew, and set sail to an unknown island, looking for treasure-What happens next?
This audio classic novel has been carefully abridged and adapted into 10 short easy to understand chapters. This format enables listeners of all ages and English language abilities to understand and enjoy the story. Composition includes original custom back ground music.
Young Jim Hawkins dreams of going to sea and finding treasure hidden by pirates. When he meets an old sea captain, Billy Bones, he finally gets his chance. This adaptation of Robert Louis Stevensons classic story has it all—ships, pirates and hidden treasure and a young lad fulfilling his dream.
Young Jim Hawkins dreams of going to sea and finding treasure hidden by pirates. When he meets an old sea captain, Billy Bones, he finally gets his chance. This adaptation of Robert Louis Stevensons classic story has it all—ships, pirates and hidden treasure and a young lad fulfilling his dream.
When Billy Bones, an old seaman came to live with young Jim Hawkins and his mother in their Inn, Jim had no idea he was to get into one great big, dangerous adventure.
One morning, Billy Bones was found dead in his room. Jim and his mother opened his trunk and found an old map. It looked like a treasure map. Jim took the map to their friends, Dr. Livesey and town squire, Trelawney. They deduced that the map was of the island where a deceased pirate, Captain Flint, buried his treasure. Squire Trelawney proposed they buy a ship and go after the treasure—Dr. Livesey as ship's doctor and Jim as cabin boy.
So, the next day, the three buy a ship, hire a crew, and set sail to an unknown island, looking for treasure—What happens next?
Jim Hawkins, the narrator of 'Treasure Island', is a young man, yet most of the audiobooks available are performed by stately, mature men! This audiobook of the classic novel brings its characters - impulsive narrator Jim, two-faced John Silver, and each filthy pirate - to life in an energetic presentation full of charm and fun. Set sail with the Hispaniola with your course set for adventure!
Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island' was the first to sail many seas: Long John Silver was the first one-legged buccaneer stumping about on a wooden leg, Captain Flint was the first pirate's parrot, and the map of Skeleton Island was the first to be marked with an X for 'Dig Here' - but its swashbuckling adventure remains as fresh and exciting today as it did when it was first published; that's one of the rewards of being first.
The most renowned travel story of the Middle Ages has never lost its allure. A story of true wonder, Marco Polo's experiences as well as the reported myths, transport us to the heart of Central Asia, China, Indochina, and the Indian Ocean.
From master storyteller MICHAEL MORPURGO comes a surprising, charming and uplifting twist on The Wizard of Oz, told by a very special and unforgettable character: Dorothy's pet dog, Toto. A perfect, collectible gift for all children (and children at heart)."I was there," Papa Toto said, and those magic words sent shivers down my spine. It was going to be the Wizard story. "Dorothy and me were both there."We were all silent, snuggled up together, waiting, waiting.Then Papa Toto began...When a twister descends on their Kansas farm, Toto and his owner Dorothy hide in the house - only to be plucked into the air and whisked away!Coming down with a crash in the mysterious land of Oz, the pair meet a series of extraordinary characters: a scarecrow who believes he has no brains, a tin man without a heart, and a cowardly lion who may not be as cowardly as he thinks he is.But Toto and Dorothy are desperate to return home - after all, home is home, and home is best! So they set off with their new friends on a journey down the yellow brick road to find the only person who might be able to help them: the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.But what they find might surprise them. And on the way, all of them will learn that what they think they are missing might have been there, all along...An unforgettable telling of a classic story.
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