Treasure Island

by John Escott (Adapted by), Robert Louis Stevenson

This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students.

Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence.

Introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout, and glossaries help build comprehension.

Before, during, and after reading activities included in the back of each book strengthen student comprehension.

Audio versions of selected titles provide great models of intonation and pronunciation of difficult words.

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Action

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

John Escott started by writing children's books and comic scripts, but now writes and adapts books for students of all ages. He especially enjoys writing crime and mystery thrillers, and is a member of the British Crime Writers Association.

With Oxford University Press John has published London for the Oxford Bookworms Factfile series; Agatha Christie, Woman of Mystery, Star Reporter, Girl on a Motorbike, The Fly and Other Horror Stories, and The Scarlet Letter for the Oxford Bookworms Library series; The Magician, Time for a Robbery, Star for a day, Tomorrow's Girl, and The Man with Three NAMEs for the Hotshot Puzzles series; and A Pretty Face for the Dominoes series.

Reviews

[Babək OSMANLI · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will never return to Treasure Island, but in my worst dreams I still hear the sharp, high scream of Captain Flint the parrot: ' Pieces of eight! Pieces of eight! '

[Eda Aydın · Rating 4 out of 5]

This Oxford Bookworms version of Treasure Island is a super cool adventure story, perfect for younger readers or those learning English. It totally nails the classic themes of bravery, tricky morals, and hunting for treasure. Even though it's simpler, it keeps all the suspense and thrill of Robert Louis Stevenson's original, with awesome characters like Jim Hawkins and that unforgettable, complicated bad guy, Long John Silver. The writing is clear, easy to follow, and really pulls you in, making you feel like you're on those sea voyages and Caribbean islands without losing any of the plot's big surprises. Seriously, if you want a quick, solid intro to this timeless pirate and treasure tale, this one's a winner.

[Cottage · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was more excited than expected, although it was edited shorter and easier for people like me.
I haven't read the original version, yet. But I want to read it as soon as possible when I become familiar with English Reading.

[Eva · Rating 1 out of 5]

So boring. Like, it was an easy read, but so weird. I totally did not enjoy that.

[Sara Oachesu · Rating 2 out of 5]

I can't recommend this book because I haven't really understood it or maybe it was the fact that I did not feel drawn towards the topic itself.

[Adam Kinunen]

Read to Olivet

[vick · Rating 2 out of 5]

actual rating: 2.5 ⭐

[Mohammad Yassen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is good but it's really hard because of the phrasel verbs ..there is alot alot of them and it would be more interesting if it was simplified more ..and i loat a lot of enjoyment while i was reading it because i want reread the sentence to understand well ...however it's a good book ..thx

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This abridged version is in clear simple language and is concise; ideal for ESL class with the literacy approach.

Young Jim Hawkins meets a retired sea captain while working at his parent’s tavern. One day, the captain is discovered by his old crew, who have been looking for him because he has the map to the pirate treasure from their previous excursions. When Jim and his mother find themselves in possession of the coveted map, Jim is appointed by two men in the town, Dr. Livesay and Mr. Trelawney, to become the cabin boy for their crew as they recover the treasure. Mr. Trelawney is tasked with recruiting a crew and, for a lack of discretion, hires the same pirate crew that sailed for the captain that hid the treasure. Hired as cook, Long John Silver, one of classic literature’s most infamous villains, plans a mutiny to take control of the ship and steal back the treasure for the pirates. Through daring deeds, quick thinking, and a surprising alliance, Jim Hawkins saves the voyage, and the pirates are defeated. Long John Silver escapes justice to plunder another day, but every other character comes to a fitting end for how they choose to spend their share of the divided reward.

[Colca · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don't know if it is possible to describe this book by other word than catastrophic. There are some slightly morbid parts so I wouldn't recommend it to children under 8 years old. But the story is just so childish, therefor I wouldn't recommend it to anyone older than 8 either. The writing style is too simple even for the Stage 4.
The characters are pretty simply divided into two groups. The good guys and the bad guys. Again: too simple. Every character here is just white and black and every attempt for variety is killed at the very beginning of it.
All the plot twists that were supposed to be surprising weren't. WHAT A SURPRISE!!!
So here I am thinking: does this book really deserve that one star I gave to it???

[Miyu Kojima · Rating 3 out of 5]

1.oxford, level 4
2. 1/9=60 mins. 1/13=30mins.
3. Jim Hawkins, inn, seaman, captain, black spot, Dr. Livesey, Bristol
4. a: I remember so clearly the day when the old seaman came to stay.
b: The day when something start is a special day. Also, I think most that day's feeling is really fun and exciting.
5. I am really interested in a treasure because I think it is not gold or jewelry. I have not finished to read and I stopped reading the scene which started to travel. However, actually I do not understand creaky about human relations of this story, so I am going to read again from beginning the story.

[Cocodras · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this little book forgotten in a box room in the building where I work and it's perfect to improve my English. It's an adaptation of the classical novel by Robert Louis Stevenson that I read translated into Spanish when I was a child. I think that the previous reading and to have watched film adaptations helped me to understand it better than I thought, or perhaps the level it's a little lower than I really have. Three stars because it's a good adaptation, although it loses its personality.

[Valerie Kučerová · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book a smaller of the original book. However, it was a read I didn't realise the book came to the end.it such an easy read I enjoyed the of the book very much. There were many occasions I got in the book. The only thing I not like the fast ending, I would like to know more about the characters after coming back.

[Nour El Houda Ziani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Light, fresh and quick, definitely worth my time.
I love reading Robert Louis Stevenson’s works, he is a great author.

[Namiko · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a different book than the previous book I've just read. This included more detailed expressions.

[Mariner Waterworld · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adventure, action, lively description that bring you in exotic environmens. Great narrative.

[Eman Alazabi · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a good adventure, the story is about Jim and his friends who sailed with pirates, looking for a treasure that found by an old pirate and hidden on a deserted island..