The minute I knew I was giving birth to a girl I instantly knew what books I would introduce her to and when. However, when Max came along I realized I had no idea. Boy books? What do boys read? I didn’t think Max would really be interested in “Anne of Green Gables” or “Jane Erye” and so I started asking men, “What was your favorite book as a kid?” The list that I’ve gathered is fascinating and the first one on the list was “Treasure Island” by Robert Louis Stevenson.

This book was AMAZING. For those of you who have read it, I know you are shaking your head and laughing at me right now. This book is the ultimate pirate story and the origin of every pirate cliche that we know. If you currently have a ten year old boy living in your house I recommend you run to your nearest book store and buy this book. Young Jim Hawkins and his escapades fighting off pirates and the two-faced, one-legged, Captain Silver is picturesque. The nautical language, the blatant swash-buckling make this book a page-turner. I can’t imagine any young boy not falling in love with this book. I would also recommend that you read it together as a family since the nautical terms can be challenging at times. This is a book that I cannot wait to share with Max. Next up is “The Three Musketeers”.
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This is a “Kid’s Pick” for 5 Minutes For Books