For sheer storytelling delight and pure adventure, "Treasure Island" has never been surpassed. From young Jim Hawkins s first encounter with the sinister beggar Pew to the climactic battle with the most memorable villain in literature, Long John Silver, this novel has fired readers imaginations for generations. A rousing tale of treachery, greed, and daring, "Treasure Island" continues to enthrall readers of all ages.