by Stevenson, Robert Louis | Classic fiction (pre c 1945) Published 25/07/2019 by Alma Books Ltd (Alma Classics) in the United Kingdom as part of the Alma Junior Classics series Paperback | 288 pages128 x 197 x 21mm | 258gAfter the death of his father, the seventeen-year-old orphan David Balfour discovers the existence of an uncle, and sets off in search of him. His uncle Ebenzer is far from welcoming, however, and David, after barely escaping with his life, finds himself kidnapped and bound for America, where he is to be sold into slavery. Yet when the hot-headed Jacobite rebel Alan Breck Stewart comes on board, David soon finds himself thrust into a perilous adventure, and fleeing for his life across the Scottish Highlands.Inspired by real historical events, Kidnapped is an unforgettable and action-packed adventure story that has delighted and captivated readers for more than a century.
