Pirates are a favorite among middle grade kids, with Jack Sparrow and his crew topping the list.  But Treasure Island is the source material and a great adventure as well.  Michael Foreman adds to the classic tale of Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver his beautiful illustrations.  Each image brings detail and atmosphere to the text.  The large format book is a little difficult to read, as the pages are so wide and the lines of text consequently long.  But the large size allows the illustrations truly to shine.

Treasure Island is in the public domain, and free downloads and old copies are easy to find.  But Michael Foreman’s Treasure Island may invite new readers to begin their own voyage from the Admiral Benbow Inn.  This volume could make a perfect readaloud.