Treasure Island: The Original Classic by Robert Louis Stevenson - Hardcover Edition — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
When young Jim Hawkins discovers a pirate’s treasure map, he is swept into a high-stakes adventure filled with mutiny, betrayal, and danger. Alongside the cunning Long John Silver and a crew with their own secrets, Jim must brave the treacherous seas to uncover riches—and survive the journey.
Treasure Island is the ultimate tale of adventure, greed, and courage on the high seas.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Treasure Island: The Original Classic by Robert Louis Stevenson - Hardcover Edition appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story includes plenty of fighting, with many deaths and injuries by sword, knife, and gun. Although there is little gore, the violence is rendered more horrifying because it is mainly seen through a boy's eyes. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The adventure elements may be intense but do not constitute scary content that would cause fear or nightmares.
Does Treasure Island: The Original Classic by Robert Louis Stevenson - Hardcover Edition have violence?
The story includes plenty of fighting, with many deaths and injuries by sword, knife, and gun. Although there is little gore, the violence is rendered more horrifying because it is mainly seen through a boy's eyes.
Does Treasure Island: The Original Classic by Robert Louis Stevenson - Hardcover Edition have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The adventure elements may be intense but do not constitute scary content that would cause fear or nightmares.
Does Treasure Island: The Original Classic by Robert Louis Stevenson - Hardcover Edition have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book itself. The narrative does not include any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies.
Does Treasure Island: The Original Classic by Robert Louis Stevenson - Hardcover Edition have racial/cultural content?
While some language in the book can seem old-fashioned and occasionally racist, there are no explicit themes of racism or racial discrimination that are central to the plot. The narrative does not focus on race as a theme.
Does Treasure Island: The Original Classic by Robert Louis Stevenson - Hardcover Edition have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. While some language may seem old-fashioned, there are no instances of actual swearing or inappropriate language.
Does Treasure Island: The Original Classic by Robert Louis Stevenson - Hardcover Edition have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative does not address environmental issues or climate activism.
Does Treasure Island: The Original Classic by Robert Louis Stevenson - Hardcover Edition have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative focuses on adventure and piracy without any sexual themes or references.
Does Treasure Island: The Original Classic by Robert Louis Stevenson - Hardcover Edition have gender roles?
The book features a male protagonist and primarily male characters, but it does not actively discuss, promote, or critique gender roles. The focus is on adventure rather than gender dynamics.
Does Treasure Island: The Original Classic by Robert Louis Stevenson - Hardcover Edition have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any references to LGBTQ+ content in the narrative of 'Treasure Island'.
