David Balfour, a young man in eighteenth-century Scotland, expects to live quietly with his only surviving family, an uncle. David soon realises that the old man seems to be keeping secrets from him. David starts to fear for his very life. This is only the beginning of his adventures, however. He will have to endure imprisonment on a ship, and a storm at sea...

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The Student’s Book consists of the story and activities based on the story. The stories have been carefully adapted to suit the needs and knowledge of students of each level. There are activities for each chapter, including a variety of comprehension, vocabulary, speaking, and writing exercises.