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Treasure Island Robert Ingpen

Treasure Island By Robert Ingpen

Treasure Island by Robert Ingpen


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Summary

When young Jim Hawkins finds a treasure map among a captain's belongings, the scene is set for an adventure to discover Treasure Island. With 50 original illustrations by Robert Ingpen.

Treasure Island Summary

Treasure Island by Robert Ingpen

It's never too soon to share your favourite classics with the next generation...

This edition of Treasure Island has been adapted for younger readers and features:

* Simplified text

* A child-friendly layout, designed for young readers

* Full-colour illustrations by award-winning artist Robert Ingpen.

When an old sea captain arrives at the Admiral Benbow inn with a mysterious sea chest and fearful talk of a man with one leg, the scene is set for one of the most popular adventure stories of all time. Young Jim Hawkins finds a treasure map among the captain's belongings and, accompanied by his friends Doctor Livesey and Squire Trelawney, they set off in search of Captain Flint's buried treasure.

A full-colour illustrated edition of one of the world's best loved stories.

'Ingpen's drawings are utterly compelling' - Michael Morpurgo

About Robert Ingpen

Robert Louis Stevenson was born in 1850. He studied engineering and then law before going against his family's wishes and deciding to forge a career as a writer. Despite suffering from ill health throughout his life, Stevenson was a prolific traveller and published accounts of his journeys. Robert Ingpen was born in 1936 in Geelong, Australia. He studied illustration art and book design at The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. In 1986 he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his contribution to children's literature and has been honoured with Membership of the Order of Australia. A world-renowned artist and author, he has designed, illustrated and written over 100 books. This series of classic works illustrated by Robert includes Treasure Island, Peter Pan and Wendy, The Jungle Book, The Wind in the Willows and A Christmas Carol. Robert lives and works in Anglesea, near his home town of Geelong.

Additional information

GOR013636270
9781913519582
1913519589
Treasure Island by Robert Ingpen
Used - Good
Hardback
Welbeck Publishing Group
2021-05-27
64
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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