Kidnapped

Robert Louis Stevenson's classic historical adventure, "Kidnapped," follows 17-year-old David Balfour in 1751 Scotland. Orphaned and naive, David seeks his inheritance from his uncle, Ebenezer, only to be tricked, kidnapped, and nearly sold into slavery. After a shipwreck, he finds himself on the run with Alan Breck Stewart, a charismatic Jacobite rebel implicated in a real-life historical murder. The novel explores themes of justice, loyalty, and political conflict amidst a thrilling chase through the wild Scottish landscape. It's a rich story for middle-grade readers and up, offering a blend of historical detail, moral dilemmas, and fast-paced action.