WTRW: Treasure Island

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This week for What to Read Wednesday I'm bringing it back to the classics. And with summer in full swing I thought a short fun summer read was in order.

If you've never read the Robert Louis Stevenson classic, Treasure Island, you are really missing out! It is a fun coming-of-age tale that's action packed and captivating. Though I will admit that the beginning was a bit slow, but I got past it by imaging the characters as the Muppets (from my favorite movie adaptation Muppet Treasure Island). But after the first chapter, the story really picks up.

I didn't actually read Treasure Island until I was in college. I loved it so much I would tell everyone I met they should read it too. And I tell you the same, read Treasure Island, it's an incredible story.

Treasure Island follows a young boy Jim Hawkins who finds a treasure map and joins the crew put together to find the treasure. Unbeknownst to any good natured man on the ship, the crew has been infiltrated by pirates planning a mutiny. Jim must choose then to join the mutiny and pirates or try to fight them off.

It's a great book for kids and adults and may be a fun listen. I saw that there is a dramatic reading of it on Audible that you can get for free with a free trial of Audible. I love listening to books with my kids as it helps them engage their imagination and is great for their speech development. As a busy mom, listening to books allows me to multitask, I can clean the kitchen and "read" a book at the same time. It's a win-win. If you're feeling like you're struggling to find time to read, maybe you should check out Audible too. And maybe your first listen should be Treasure Island.