FICTION

Silver

Return to Treasure Island
Silver: Return to Treasure Island. Crown. Aug. 2012. c.352p. ISBN 9780307884879. $24. F
COPY ISBN
OrangeReviewStarFrom the moment that Natty Silver, daughter of Long John Silver, pulls up dockside at Jim Hawkins's waterfront inn and enlists Jim's son to search out his father's old treasure map and accompany her on a return trip to Treasure Island, a rollicking adventure is under way. Now blind and frail, Long John Silver has a dying wish: he wants his daughter to recover the silver treasure he was forced to leave behind years ago. To that end, he has provisioned a Baltimore clipper and hired a competent crew to sail across the Caribbean. What they discover when they finally make landfall is an island of depravity. The pirates left behind have commandeered the survivors of a marooned slave ship and have abused their victims egregiously. The battle to uncover the treasure and rescue the slaves will require resourcefulness and courage.
VERDICT As modern sequels to well-loved classics go, this worthy follow-up by former British poet laureate Motion has everything: a seagoing adventure with endearing heroes, barbarous pirates, venomous snakes, a loquacious parrot, and romance. Can't miss. [See Prepub Alert, 2/27/12.]
Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.


RELATED 

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?