Treasure Island
Set sail for adventure with this thrillingly illustrated edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's beloved novel of pirates, buried treasure, and danger! Yo ho ho! Come along with Jim Hawkins as he searches for the deserted island where old Captain Flint buried his treasure - and helps fight a band of pirates led by the legendary Long John Silver. Filled with excitement on every page, Treasure Island takes young readers on a high-seas adventure they'll never forget. The journal-like format of this edition will make kids feel as if they're actually reading Jim's diary, while Francesca Rossi's large, colourful illustrations bring the pirate world to life. Ages: 6 and up
Francesca Rossi graduated from the Scuola Internazionale di Comics (International School of Comics) in Florence. She publishes illustrated books for a number of Italian publishers, and designs book covers and posters. In addition to illustrating, she conducts workshops in schools and libraries, as well as making and decorating pottery. For White Star Kids, she curated the Classic Fairytales series, Who's Afraid of Witches? 100 Fun Activities for Brave Children, Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? 100 Fun Activities for Brave Children, Classic Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault, and the titles Fairy Tale Adventures, Forest Fairy Tales, and The Magical World of Princesses. Francesca lives in Italy.