Treasure Island facts for kids
1911 edition
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| Author | Robert Louis Stevenson |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Adventure |
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1883 |
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Treasure Island is a famous adventure book written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It was first published in 1883. The story is all about exciting pirates and a thrilling hunt for hidden treasure on a faraway, tropical island. You'll meet unforgettable characters like the young hero Jim Hawkins, the clever and tricky Long John Silver, and the marooned Ben Gunn. This classic tale has been so popular that it has been turned into many movies, comic books, and other fun ways to enjoy the story.
Movies Based on Treasure Island
The exciting story of Treasure Island has been made into many movies over the years. Sometimes, the movie versions change parts of the story from the original book.
- Treasure Island (1934 movie): This movie from 1934 starred Jackie Cooper and Wallace Beery.
- Treasure Island (1950 movie): A Disney movie from 1950, featuring Bobby Driscoll and Robert Newton.
- Animal Treasure Island (1971 Japanese animated movie) (Dobutsu Takarajima): An animated movie from Japan made in 1971.
- Treasure Island (1972 movie): A 1972 movie that starred the famous actor Orson Welles.
- Treasure Island (1972 animated movie): Another animated movie from 1972, released by Filmation.
- Return to Treasure Island: A Disney mini-series from 1986, starring Brian Blessed.
- Treasure Island (1988 animated movie): A Soviet animated movie from 1988.
- Treasure Island (1990 movie): This 1990 movie featured Christian Bale and Charlton Heston.
- Treasure Island (1993 movie) (只要為你活一天): A Taiwanese film from 1993.
- Muppet Treasure Island: A fun 1996 movie version of the story, starring The Muppets and Tim Curry.
- Treasure Island (1999 movie): A 1999 movie with Kevin Zeger and Jack Palance.
Images for kids
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Stevenson's map of Treasure Island
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Treasure Island, illustrated by George Wylie Hutchinson (1894)
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Robert Louis Stevenson
See also
In Spanish: La isla del tesoro (novela) para niños
