Treasure Island (version 5)


Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)

(4.7 stars; 233 reviews)

Treasure Island is an adventure novel narrating a tale of "buccaneers and buried gold". Traditionally considered a coming-of-age story, Treasure Island is a tale noted for its atmosphere, characters and action, and also as a wry commentary on the ambiguity of morality -- unusual for children's literature. The influence of Treasure Island on popular perceptions of pirates is enormous, including such elements as treasure maps marked with an "X", schooners, the Black Spot, tropical islands, and one-legged seamen bearing parrots on their shoulders. - Summary by Kara and Wikipedia (6 hr 34 min)

Chapters

The Old Sea-dog at the Admiral Benbow 12:23 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Black Dog Appears and Disappears 12:40 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Black Spot 12:09 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Sea-chest 11:58 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Last of the Blind Man 10:39 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Captain's Papers 12:04 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
I Go to Bristol 10:34 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
At the Sign of the Spy-glass 9:52 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Powder and Arms 9:43 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Voyage 10:53 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
What I Heard in the Apple Barrel 11:29 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Council of War 10:07 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
How My Shore Adventure Began 10:11 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The First Blow 11:02 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Man of the Island 13:16 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Narrative Continued by the Doctor: How the Ship Was Abandoned 9:41 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Narrative Continued by the Doctor: The Jolly-boat's Last Trip 8:19 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Narrative Continued by the Doctor: End of the First Day's Fighting 8:56 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Narrative Resumed by Jim Hawkins: The Garrison in the Stockade 12:27 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Silver's Embassy 11:34 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Attack 12:04 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
How My Sea Adventure Began 12:10 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Ebb-tide Runs 9:47 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Cruise of the Coracle 11:53 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
I Strike the Jolly Roger 10:25 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Israel Hands 16:47 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
''Pieces of Eight'' 12:45 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
In the Enemy's Camp 15:42 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Black Spot Again 12:30 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
On Parole 12:54 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Treasure-hunt -- Flint's Pointer 13:16 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Treasure-hunt -- The Voice Among the Trees 11:49 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
The Fall of a Chieftain 11:48 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
And Last 10:57 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)

Reviews

Best book of fiction that I know of.


(5 stars)

...and you can lay to that! Perfect from one end to the other by one of the most famous writers of the past. I've privately researched pirates, how they dress, the unique way they speak, even how different they are from other parts of the world...Europe, Spain, Arabia, India, even the southern coasts of China. And yet Mr Stevenson knew some of the most terrifying pirates came from England. I had this tale read several times to me as a kid by a 2nd uncle, a priest if you can believe it, then a beautiful hardback novel was given to me as a Christmas gift to which I read with great fervour. However, Mrs Kara Shallenberg, what a stunning job you did in reading the 30+ chapters...fantastic. I've read most of your website & how you manage to find the time to volunteer so regularly & still cope with your chronic condition is beyond me. If I'm ever over your way, I have to propose & get married for sure. Your husband wont mind as I'll keep it strictly platonic & if he doesnt like it I'll let you keep the ring!

Classic tale masterly presented


(5 stars)

The young lady reading was clear precise in her diction and at such a tempo to convey the excitment and adventurous nature of the tale. Thank you and all those who give so generously of their time that we may enjoy so many classic stories. The Authors tho long deceased are no doubt smiling on the other side as future generations are presented with their timeless tales.

I like it a lot.


(5 stars)

I really like Kay Ray. Great book. Five men sitting on A dead man's chest! 🌊

Hearty adventure


(5 stars)

Very well read. Great to revisit a childhood adventure.


(5 stars)

A classic masterfully read by Kara as usual

amazing


(5 stars)

classic story and a terrific reader.

great book well read


(5 stars)

We very much enjoyed the clarity of the reader.

great read. Drags oon the second half of the book.


(3 stars)