Kidnapped
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1886 · Est. 7.5 hour read

Kidnapped

By Robert Louis Stevenson

Book #1 in the David Balfour series

A young heir's quest for inheritance leads to betrayal and a daring escape.

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352 pages· 78,787 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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David Balfour seeks his inheritance from his sinister Uncle Ebenezer, only to be kidnapped and thrust into a perilous journey. With the enigmatic rebel Alan Breck, David must navigate treacherous waters and evade capture across the Scottish moors. Will he uncover the dark family secret and reclaim his rightful place, or will danger consume him? Adventure and intrigue await in this thrilling tale of survival and courage.

From the publisher

When young David Balfour’s father dies and leaves him in poverty, he tracks down his Uncle Ebenezer to seek his inheritance. But his uncle is a mean, nasty man with a dark family secret. David finds himself in terrible danger when he is kidnapped and taken prisoner on board a ship bound for slavery - he must escape. With the help of daring rebel Alan Breck, David faces a wild adventure as he is hunted across the desolate Scottish moors. Robert Louis Stevenson’s action adventure novel is brilliantly introduced by Alexander McCall Smith.

At a glance
Format
Pages
352
Words
78,787
Reading age
10–15
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
950L
Themes & topics
Books about historyBooks about boys and menBooks about kidnappingBooks about survival storiesBooks about 18th century
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
7.6
F&P level
~W
AR points
14
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
512
Publication
Published
June 11, 2009
First published
January 1, 1886
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780141326023

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