Treasure Island13+

by Robert Louis Stevenson · audio summary, about 13 min

For ages 13+ · pirate violence, murder, betrayal

A young boy named Jim Hawkins discovers a legendary pirate treasure map and embarks on a perilous sea voyage, only to find his crew is led by the treacherous Long John Silver.

Key ideas

• The corrupting nature of greed, which drives men to mutiny, murder, and betrayal in their pursuit of quick wealth.
• The moral ambiguity of survival, exemplified by Long John Silver's shifting loyalties and self-serving alliances.
• The transition from youth to maturity, as Jim Hawkins grows from a dependent boy into a resourceful, independent leader.

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