Treasure Island - Standard Edition (Spanish Language)

Author

Robert Louis Stevenson
(adapted by Archer White-Hillfort & Mara Seronda)

Publisher

Ollada de Tinta

Edition

First Edition – March 2026

Format

Paperback (B&W Interior), Illustrated

168 pages

ISBN

979-8253970560

Language

Spanish

This edition is written in clear, modern Spanish, with a narrative style adapted for accessibility while preserving literary tone and structure. 

Recommended Age Range

Ages 12+

• This recommendation reflects the thematic depth and narrative complexity of the story as presented in this adaptation. While the language has been updated to improve accessibility, the text explores moral ambiguity, betrayal, violence, and personal growth.

• Readers aged 12–13:
  Suitable for guided reading, classroom discussion, or independent reading by confident readers. Some narrative elements—such as shifting loyalties and character ambiguity—may benefit from contextual support.

• Readers aged 14 and up:
  Readers are typically able to engage independently with the narrative structure, character motivations, and ethical tensions present throughout the story.

Recommended Grade Levels (USA)

• Grades 7–9

• Middle School / Early High School

• Literature units

• Adventure fiction and classical literature contexts

• Independent or guided reading

Reading Level & Accessibility

Middle Grade / Standard Literary Adaptation

• Continuous narrative prose

• Chronological storytelling

• Structured chapters for sustained reading

Designed for:

• Native Spanish readers

• Spanish language learners (intermediate–advanced)

• Bilingual readers transitioning between languages

Educational Value

This edition offers a literary adaptation of Treasure Island in accessible Spanish, maintaining the narrative integrity of the original while simplifying language and structure for younger readers.

In addition to its literary value, the book can support:

• Spanish language acquisition through contextual reading

• Vocabulary development in narrative contexts

• Exposure to classical literature in a second language

The adaptation preserves character complexity and thematic depth, allowing readers to engage not only with the language, but also with narrative meaning and interpretation.

Curriculum Applications

Suitable for:

• Middle School literature units

• Spanish language (ESL / Dual Language / Immersion programs)

• Bilingual education contexts

• Independent reading in Spanish

• Cross-curricular use (language + literature)

Educational Focus Areas

• Narrative comprehension in a second language

• Vocabulary acquisition through context

• Character analysis

• Cause and consequence

• Themes of trust, loyalty, and moral ambiguity

• Reading fluency in Spanish 

Language Learning Use

This edition can be used as:

• A supplementary reader for Spanish learners (intermediate level and above)

• A bridge text for bilingual students

• A classroom resource for Dual Language or Immersion programs

The absence of simplified exercises or glossed vocabulary means the book is best used alongside teacher guidance or as part of a structured reading plan.

Content Considerations

• Depictions of violence and physical conflict (non-graphic)

• Presence of morally ambiguous characters and shifting loyalties

• Themes of betrayal, trust, survival, greed, and personal growth

• Situations involving danger, threat, and ethical decision-making

• Scenes that may create tension or emotional unease in sensitive readers

• No explicit or graphic violence

• Age-appropriate narrative treatment throughout

Supplementary Materials

• Downloadable materials are currently in development to support classroom use.

Classification Summary

• Genre: Literary adaptation / Adventure classic

• Audience: Middle School and Early Secondary readers (12+)

• Primary Use: Independent or shared reading in Spanish

• Secondary Use: Classroom discussion or enrichment (teacher-directed)

• Adoption-Friendly: Yes

• Student-Ready: Yes (with appropriate guidance)