Young Jim Hawkins is the son of an innkeeper. When his father dies Jim joinsthe crew of a sailing ship bound from the English port of Bristol to a distantisland... » 

Young Jim Hawkins is the son of an innkeeper. When his father dies Jim joinsthe crew of a sailing ship bound from the English port of Bristol to a distantisland where a fabulous pirateas treasure is buried. In each of BarronasGraphic Classics an English literary classic is transformed into a dramaticgraphic novel with superb atmospheric color illustrations and a finelypacednarrative. The taleachosen from among important novels in the literary canonaill keep young readers fascinated from first page to last. Graphic Classicsmake fine introductions for young readers to the riches of English literature.Books are available in both paperback and hardcover editions. In addition tothe stories each title features a brief biography and time line of its authora list of his important works a glossary and an index. As such these booksare suitable for classroom use on junior and senior high school levels. «