Kidnapped

This engaging retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure, "Kidnapped," introduces young readers to 17-year-old David Balfour. Orphaned and seeking his rightful inheritance, David is betrayed by his villainous uncle and sold into indentured servitude. His escape leads him on a thrilling and dangerous journey across 18th-century Scotland, where he befriends the Jacobite agent Alan Breck Stewart. The story is rich with historical detail, moral dilemmas, and themes of justice, loyalty, and perseverance, making it an excellent choice for enthusiastic young readers aged 4-11 to discover classic literature.

This is a simple, accessible retelling of the great literary classic, Kidnapped, which remains faithful to the original text in its treatment of the story. Suitable for enthusiastic young readers, the Usborne Classics series aims to encourage children to pursue and interest in literature.