A Top 10 Book of the 21st Century Paul Tremblay, The New York Times

A recent college graduate with a history of hapless jobs reads Robert Louis Stevensons novel Treasure Island and is dumbstruck by the timid design of her life. Convinced that Stevensons book is cosmically intended for her, she redesigns her life according to its Core Values: boldness, resolution, independence, and horn-blowing.

The result is “a total hoot. Outrageous!!! Delightful!!!” (Nancy Pearl, NPR) and one of Literary Hubs “50 Best Contemporary Novels under 200 Pages.”

“Truly insane… One of the most fun reading experiences I can remember.” Emily Temple, LitHub

Perhaps the most iconic pirate story of all time,Treasure Islandwas written by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1881. The book follows young Jim Hawkins who finds himself in possession of a treasure map and embarks on a journey to unearth the pirate booty. His adventure takes him through the turbulent waters of morality, and his subsequent coming of age has captivated generations of readers. Rousing and full of adventure, StevensonsTreasure Islandis a classic to be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Now available as part of theWord Cloud Classicsseries, it makes a chic and affordable addition to any library.

Lexile score: 980L