When the terrible pirate Bill Bones dies, young Jim Hawkins is left with the key to a fortune: the long-lost map of Treasure Island. Jim sets off on an incredible adventure with his trusted friends to find the hidden treasure. They do not realize that their crew is made up of pirates and their leader is the most infamous and cruel pirate of them all... Long John Silver. Will Jim and his friends outwit the pirates and get the treasure? A series of well-known classic stories by world-famous authors that have been chosen and adapted to appeal to young teenagers. Fact Files give historical and cultural background information A clear introduction gives information about the author Character spreads introduce the people from each story Detailed Before and After Reading activities help and check understanding New specific pages for Exam Practice and Vocabulary Building Reflection Boxes throughout the stories help understanding, and draw links with the students’ own lives Life skills spreads introduce themes from each story allowing students to make connections with contemporary issues and develop all-important life skills PLUS: Cyber Homework and free online resources for each title on helbling-ezone.com Audio CD for each title