This is a book that I disliked a priori because it was too well known, he felt too "college". Why have I been wanting to read it? In order not to die stupid no doubt, and I was very inspired! It is a novel than up to its reputation: first because it is in the skin of the young protagonist and that completely identifies with him, you feel the same fears that when he is face of danger, when he understands the plot is happening behind his back. Then, because this novel has all the ingredients that make you dream: pirates (and not junk!), An island (almost) abandoned, a hidden treasure, a map to find him and dangers at every step a ... thrilling reading!