"Treasure Island"

This is a timeless tale that everyone should read at least once. Even if it is just to say that you have read it. "Treasure Island", by Robert Louis Stevenson, is a classic and if you haven't read it, then you need to put it on your "to-read" list.

Young Jim Hawkins works at the Admiral Benbow Inn, which his family owns and operates. His life is plain and simple until they receive a guest that goes by "The Captain". The Captain is a paranoid old fellow who pays Jim to keep an eye out for a one-legged seaman that he suspects is coming after him. Jim thinks that the old man is daft until one day a group of seamen kill the Captain and turn Jim Hawkins' life upside down.

In the event of the Captain's death Jim finds himself in possession of a treasure map that supposedly leads to great fortune. Jim shows the map to the local physician and the district squire. These men decide that the map is worth following and they put a crew together with Jim as the cabin boy. Once they set sail towards Treasure Island Jim discovers that part of the crew plan to take the treasure for themselves and abandon the others. Once he reveals this dangerous news everything starts to go downhill and they all have to fight for their lives while racing to the treasure.

This is a fun coming-of-age story that was originally written just for boys, but has turned into something that everyone of all ages can enjoy. Jim is a quick-witted boy that seems to always know what to do and comes out on top in nearly every situation. His character is relatable and easy to follow. This is a fun story that really describes what a real treasure hunt would be like, and now I know where the character "Long John Silver" comes from. This is a fun and fairly easy read. It's not something that will completely suck you in and get you lost, but it is still enjoyable and I rate it 4 out of 5. Check it out and let me know what you think!