Treasure Island tells of Jim Hawkin's boyhood adventure on a quest for buried treasure. The tale revolves around Billy Bones, Black Dog, Captain Flint, Long John Silver, Captain Smollett, Ben Gunn, the ship Hispaniola, pieces of eight, and, of course, a treasure island. A classic tale of a boy coming-of-age, Treasure Island in an endearing and enduring book to read for all ages.