Robert Louis Stevenson

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This dark psychological fantasy is more than a moral tale. It is also a product of its time, drawing on contemporary theories of class, evolution and criminality and the secret lives behind Victorian propriety, to create a unique form of urban Gothic.

An irresistible invitation to reject the work ethic and enjoy life's simple pleasures (such as laughing, drinking and lying in the open air), Robert Louis Stevenson's witty and seminal essay on the joys of idleness is accompanied by his writings on, among other things, growing old and the overwhelming experience of falling in love.

Following the consequences of Dr Jekyll's experiment to seperate the angelic and demonic natures within him, the harrowing effects of his ensuing split personality transform him from respected member of society into a grotesque figure who terrorizes the streets.

Vibrant full-colour artwork adds fresh appeal to this classic tale. Speech bubbles work with the main text to emphasise and enhance the retelling. A running glossary at the foot of each page helps youngsters with any challenging vocabulary without disrupting their reading experience. Endmatter gives details about the author.

This is a simple, accessible retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island' which remains faithful to the original text in its treatment of the story.

David Balfour has set out to find his uncle, but he is soon plunged into an adventure he could not have foreseen. Kidnapped and thrown into slavery, he eventually flees for his life - and his inheritance - across Scotland.