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Kidnapped
by Stevenson, Robert Louis
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Creators: Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) "Kidnapped" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a historical fiction adventure novel first published in 1886. Seventeen-year-old David Balfour's life takes a dark turn when his uncle betrays him, leading to his kidnapping and forced voyage to colonial servitude. After a shipwreck reunites him with Alan Breck Stewart, a fugitive Jacobite, the two become unlikely companions fleeing through the dangerous Scottish Highlands. Set against the turbulent backdrop of 18th-century Scotland, their journey intertwines with real historical events, including a notorious murder that threatens both their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 8880