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Robert Louis Stevenson wrote 'Treasure island' in 1881. This written work shows common problems in that time - the strength of pirates. Most of the events of the book happen in the inn by the sea called 'Admiral Benbow' and in the treasure island. The story is told by a young boy named Jim Hawkins. Her father was the owner of the inn. And one-day old pirate comes to the inn to find a piece place to hide from other seamen. His name was Billi Bones. He was one of the members of the group with is dominated by the evil pirate Cap' Flint.
The Capitan had buried a huge amount of treasure in an island. He had a chest where he hid the map of the treasure island. He used to drink so much rum. In those days, the boy's father dies. And one day a seaman comes to find him and left a 'Black spot' in his hand. According to pirates' tradition, it means death for those who receive that kind of black spot. He tries to escape from the inn to stay alive but he dies there. The boy and his mother open the chest and counts money to get their payment for the service. After that pirates come but find the chest opened and get angry by the action of boy. Because the boy stole the map and some money from the chest.
The pirates leave the inn and Jim brings the map to Dr.Livesey who is very honest man that he knows. The Doctor shows the map to Mr. Trelawney and they decided to travel to treasure island to find the wealth. Mr Trelawney bought a ship which is called Hispaniola and finds enough man and gives a job to a man called John Silver as a cook. Jim is a cabin boy who help everybody in the ship. They started their voyage but in the middle way Jim heard an evil plan of John Silver and told to the Captain of the ship and the Doctor. They decide to wait until arriving in the island. When everybody arrives in the island they are divided into two groups: Pirates and Treasure Seekers. They fought for many days and killed each other's men. In the island, Jim sees a member of the pirates of Captain Flip's group.
The name of the man is Ben Gunn. He helps Jim's group to fight again pirates. In one of the nights, Jim shows courage by bringing ship from pirates to Doctor. The doctor gives a map after getting informed about Ben has hidden the treasure to another place. But Jim is arrested by the pirates, at first they decide to kill him but their captain does not let this to happen and there, he makes a plan with John Silver. After the pirates know about empty treasure hall they get angry and try to kill the captain. At that moment doctor's group shot the two pirates, and another one escapes from there. They return to England. John Silver leaves the ship with some money. They leave three pirates on the island.
By reading this book, children can feel the feeling of adrenaline that can be taken from adventures. The author describes scenes of pirates with great writing skills. The reader can see motivation in young Jim Hawkin's braveness during the voyage. He tries to help his group in any situation.
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