This month my ninth grader is reading this novel for English. Since I had never read it, I read it so I could discuss it with him.
When a sea captain dies in his mother's inn, Admiral Benbow, Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map in the man's chest. Sharing the map with the local doctor and squire, Jim finds himself swept off on a sea adventure and treasure hunt.
A coming -of-age novel (bildungsroman) and a quest tale.
I found the ship and seafaring vocabulary and terminology from Stevenson's time period challenging.
I bought the version that includes N.C. Wyeth's illustrations from Barnes and Noble (a beautiful edition).
Points to discuss: drunkness, violence/murder, different character's views of God
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