"Kidnapped" is a captivating children's book by Robert Louis Stevenson, part of the Puffin Classics collection. This collection offers timeless stories suitable for every generation of children. In this thrilling adventure, readers follow young David Balfour, who lives in poverty after the death of his father. In search of his inheritance, he encounters his unscrupulous uncle Ebenezer, who harbors a dark family secret. David is kidnapped and taken aboard a ship destined to lead him into slavery. With the help of the brave rebel Alan Breck, David embarks on an exciting escape across the lonely Scottish moors. This edition is brilliantly introduced by Alexander McCall Smith, bringing the story to life in a new light.