I think Robert Louis Stevenson, the author, was telling kids to know who to trust and not to just say hi to a guy and become their friend. He also wanted kids to be brave.
The reason I like this book is because it is and exciting story. There is lots of action and fighting. I got interested in the book and couldn't stop reading it.Kidnapped- an excellent book I have always been an admirer of Robert Louis Stevenson's writings. His masterfully written books have never failed to captivate me. Usually rendering me unable to participate in anything other than the primitive tasks that are essential to my life and the life of others. Those of which included eating, sleeping, bathing and relieving myself of digested food. No I'm just kidding, but whenever I read from Robert Louis Stevenson's works that book is always on the top of my to-do list. So you can imagine when I found a copy of Kidnapped in my father's study you can imagine how I must have felt. Here was a book from one of my favorites authors sitting on my father's bookshelf. My first reaction upon seeing it was to cover it with my shirt so as not to let anyone see it. Then after the adrenalin had started to ebb from my veins. I realized that this probably wouldn't be in his office if he hadn't already read it. So slowly, very slowly I took it out from under my shirt, turning my back to my father while doing so and quickly bolted for the door. Once I arrived at my room I began to read. It was to say the least, an amazing book. It had everything Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island had. Such as, adventure, suspense, action and a completely original story line that was so well written that one was never sure of what would happen next. To give you a taste of this book will provide a brief summary of it. Kidnapped is about a young man named David Balfour who goes to live with his uncle after his father dies. His uncle wanting to steal his inheritance has David kidnapped. While on his voyage onboard the Covenant,David befriends Alan Breck. Together these two friends are accused of murder and chased by British soldiers on their adventure. Don't miss out on this fantastic book, written by one of the best authors of this genre. If you miss out on this wonderful book, I can guarantee you will regret it.