stevenson, robert louis

As seventeen-year-old Jill Jekel and classmate Tristen Hyde work together on a chemistry project, hoping to win a scholarship for her and a cure for his curse, they also uncover family secrets and a chemistry of their own.

Retells in graphic novel format Stevenson's story of a well respected doctor being transformed into a murderous madman after taking a secret drug of his own creation.

Alex Capus discusses his attempts to prove that Robert Louis Stevenson's treasure island is a real place located in Samoa.

Provides background on some of history's man-made horrors, including Frankenstein, robots, mutants, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, slashers, Jack the Ripper, and others, and shares stories of real-life horrors.

Describes the life of the man who wrote "Kidnapped," "Treasure Island," and "A Child's Garden of Verses.".

Presents a comprehensive biography and critical analysis of the works of nineteenth-century Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson and includes introductory essay by Harold Bloom, essays, and chronology.

As seventeen-year-old Jill Jekel and classmate Tristen Hyde work together on a chemistry project, hoping to win a scholarship for her and a cure for his curse, they also uncover family secrets and a chemistry of their own.