Robert Louis Stevenson
2) Kidnapped
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English
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After being kidnapped by his villainous uncle, sixteen-year-old David Balfour escapes and becomes involved in the struggle of the Scottish highlanders against English rule.
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English
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When lawyer Gabriel John Utterson witnesses the odd behavior of a man named Edward Hyde, who uses cheques signed by Utterson's friend Dr. Henry Jekyll, he decides to investigate the strange and violent man. Utterson soon discovers the horrible and incredible truth in the form of a letter written by Dr. Jekyll and left near the body of the late Mr. Hyde.
Author Robert Louis Stevenson is believed to have had a somewhat volatile relationship with...
5) My shadow
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English
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An illustrated version of the poem in which a child describes her relationship with her shadow.
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English
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In fifteenth-century England, when his father's murderer is revealed to be his guardian, seventeen-year-old Richard Shelton joins the fellowship of the Black Arrow in avenging the death, rescuing the woman he loves, and participating in the struggle between the Yorks and Lancasters in the War of the Roses.
11) The land of Nod
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Pub. Date
2016.
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English
Description
Ever wondered about the mysterious place we all visit when we fall asleep? Robert Louis Stevenson's classic children's poem about dreamland is given new life in this wonderfully illustrated book. Accompanied by Robert Hunter's bold and beautiful illustrations, this picture book will bring the beloved Scottish author's work to a whole new generation of young readers.
12) The treasure map
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2006.
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English
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A brief, simplified retelling of the episode in "Treasure Island" during which Jim Hawkins gives Squire Tralawney a packet left behind by a sea captain staying at Jim's parents' inn, and which pirates are trying to find.
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Español
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Jim Hawkins regenta, junto a sus padres, la posada Almirante Benbow. Su vida discurre tranquila entre la barra y las mesas de la fonda hasta que, un día, llega un viajo marinero acarreando un pesado secreto... De la noche a la mañana el joven Jim se encuentra en la cubierta de la Hispaniola, rodeado de rudos marineros, agasajado por un misterioso cocinero cojo, anisosos todos ellos por encontrar el codiciado tesoro del capitán Flint.
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15) Treasure island
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Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads them to a pirate's fortune.
16) Treasure island
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Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads them to a pirate's fortune.
18) Kidnapped
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Pub. Date
2014.
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English
Description
A graphic novel adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story about David Balfour, a sixteen-year-old orphan who is kidnapped by his greedy, villainous uncle, but later escapes and becomes involved in the struggle of the Scottish Highlanders against English rule.
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Pub. Date
[2007]
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English
Description
In graphic novel format, young Jim Hawkins discovers an old treasure map and sets out on a harrowing voyage to a faraway island. The violent sea is just the first of many obstacles, as Jim soon learns there are dangerous men seeking the same treasure.
20) Treasure Island
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Pub. Date
2009-
Language
English
Description
Retells, in comic book format, Robert Louis Stevenson's tale of an innkeeper's son who finds a treasure map that leads him to a pirate's fortune.