Has time run out for Jim?

Mariam
Hello again, it’s Mariam here. It’s time to continue our exciting story about treasure, murder and pirates on a tropical island far out at sea. Jim Hawkins is sailing to an island to find some treasure. Let’s see what happens next.

Eventually they reach the island. Jim tells the crew to wait where they are while he goes to explore. Nervously, he sets off to find the treasure. Time after time he stops to look behind him to check that he’s not being followed - but secretly the pirates are following in his footsteps, hoping to carry out their deadly plan. In no time, he finds the place and furiously starts digging but before he can find the treasure, the pirates arrive. One of them seizes hold of him, pointing a gun to his head, whilst the others eagerly continue to dig, a crazed look in their eyes. It’s time-consuming , but after a while they begin to realise there isn’t any treasure.

BANG! At that moment, a gunshot rings out - BANG and another - BANG and another! Somebody is shooting at the pirates, killing them outright. Three pirates lie on the yellow sand, blood oozing out of their bodies. The fourth one, who is holding Jim, runs off, screaming in a panic.

An old man, with skin that looks like leather, and a long white scruffy beard, appears from the bushes holding a smoking gun. It was him that shot the pirates. He tells Jim he used to work with the old pirate captain and was left on this island a long time ago. He had dug up the treasure and is keeping it in the cave where he lives. He tells Jim that he will share the treasure with him in return for a journey home. Jim is more than happy to agree and they set sail for London. At times , Jim has nightmares about his experience and vows never to go treasure hunting again.

That was my story. I hope you enjoyed it and I hope to see you soon.