Treasure Island (disambiguation) facts for kids
Treasure Island is a super famous adventure story written by a Scottish author named Robert Louis Stevenson. It's all about pirates, buried treasure, and exciting journeys!
But "Treasure Island" can also mean lots of other cool things, like movies, TV shows, and even real places around the world!
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What is Treasure Island?
The original Treasure Island story is a classic book that many people love. It tells the tale of a young boy named Jim Hawkins who finds a treasure map. He sets sail on a ship with a crew, including the famous pirate Long John Silver, to find the hidden gold. It's full of excitement, danger, and mystery!
Adventure on Screen: Movies and TV Shows
Because the book is so popular, many filmmakers have turned Treasure Island into movies and TV shows. Each one brings the adventure to life in a different way!
Classic Movie Versions
- Treasure Island (1934 movie): This old movie stars Jackie Cooper and Wallace Beery. It was one of the first big screen versions of the story.
- Treasure Island (1950 movie): Disney made this movie, starring Bobby Driscoll and Robert Newton. It's a well-known version that many people remember.
- Treasure Island (1972 movie): This film features the famous actor Orson Welles.
Animated Adventures
- Animal Treasure Island (1971 Japanese animated movie): This fun cartoon was made by Hiroshi Ikeda and Hayao Miyazaki, who later became very famous for his animated films.
- Treasure Island (1972 animated movie): Another animated movie from 1972, released by Filmation.
- Treasure Island (1988 animated movie): A cartoon movie from the Soviet Union.
Modern Takes and TV Series
- Return to Treasure Island (1986): This was a Disney mini-series that continued the story, starring Brian Blessed.
- Treasure Island (1990 movie): This version stars Christian Bale and Charlton Heston.
- Muppet Treasure Island (1996): A super fun movie where The Muppets act out the story, with Tim Curry playing Long John Silver!
- Treasure Island (1999 movie): This film stars Kevin Zeger and Jack Palance.
- Treasure Island (1997-present): This is a reality TV show from New Zealand, Ireland, and Australia where people compete on an island.
Real-Life Treasure Islands: Places Around the World
There are also many real places around the world that are called "Treasure Island." Some are actual islands, and some are even cities or resorts!
Islands in North America
- Treasure Island (Ontario): A small island in Canada, located on South Tea Lake in Algonquin Park.
- Treasure Island (California): An island in San Francisco Bay, California, USA. It's a man-made island!
- Treasure Island, Florida: A city in Florida, USA, known for its beautiful beaches.
- Treasure Island (Tennessee): An island in Lake McKellar, near Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
- Reach Island: Also known as Treasure Island, this is an island in Washington state, USA.
Tropical Getaways
- Isla de la Juventud: This is a large island in Cuba. It used to be called "Isle of Treasures" (Isla de Tesoros) at one point!
- Treasure Island, Fiji: A beautiful coral island and resort in Fiji. It's part of the Mamanuca Islands, a popular tourist spot.
- Treasure Island, Tonga: Also called Eua'iki, this is a small island and resort in the Vava'u archipelago in Tonga.
Other Unique Places
- Treasure Island (Zhenbao Island): An island in China.
- Treasure Island, Singapore: An area in Singapore.
- Treasury Islands: A group of islands in the Solomon Islands.
- Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park: This park in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, USA, used to be called Treasure Island Resort.
- Treasure Island Hotel and Casino: A famous hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
- Treasure Island Resort and Casino: Another resort and casino located outside Red Wing, Minnesota, USA.
More About Treasure Island
- Treasure Island (record): This is the name of a 1974 music album by jazz pianist Keith Jarrett.
- Treasure Island (video game): A computer game made around 1984 or 1985 for computers like the Commodore Plus/4 and Commodore 64.
- Destination Treasure Island: An adventure video game.
