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This is a list of childrens classic books published no later than 1990 and still available in the english language books specifically for children existed by the 17th century. However, this was a book aimed at children and for me, it lost the opportunity to really relate to todays children. The classic adventure story by robert louis stevenson retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Treasure island by robert louis stevenson 1st edition thus. About treasure island cliffsnotes study guides book. The story was originally serialised in the children s magazine young folks under the title the sea cook over a period of several months from 188182. Robert louis stevenson 18501894 was born in edinburgh, the son of a prosperous civil engineer. The scribner storybook classic line adds robert louis stevensons treasure island, abridged by timothy meis, with vintage illustrations by n.
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