"Whether or not readers are familiar with Robert Louis Stevenson’s original, they’ll be drawn into this accessible, action-packed adventure, full of mysteries, pirates, skateboard drama, and a whole new underground world. The artful, verse-like sentence structures intentionally and effectively evoke the “resonance and rhythm of the African American oral tradition. Daringly honors old heroes, stunningly integrating past and present with pitch-perfect success." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Aarrgh, mateys, there do be a trove of long lost loot in this modern-day version of the Robert Louis Stevenson yarn! Rhodes doesn’t so much rewrite the classic as borrow elements from it wholesale. The whirl of conflicting loyalties, quick pacing, acts of courage and cowardice, pirates, and high stakes create the same rich, compelling mix that makes the original such a timeless read." - Booklist (starred review)
"In this contemporary spin on Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, Rhodes employs lush descriptive language and engaging dialogue teeming with historical facts, and crafts a sincere protagonist whose compassion for others radiates from the pages of this high-octane romp." - Publishers Weekly
