•1883 adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson
•First serialized in a children’s magazine
•Also considered a coming-of-age story
•Known for its atmosphere, characters, and action
•Greatly influenced modern perceptions of pirates, including such elements as treasure maps, schooners, the Black Spot, and parrots on their shoulders
- 1872 fantasy novel by George MacDonald
- MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian Minister. He was pioneering figure in the field of fantasy and was the mentor of Lewis Carroll
- Best remembered for his fairy tales, but he also wrote poetry and nonfiction
