This edition is aimed at explaining the original book, and its pirate language, to its young readers.

The book offers footnotes where a brief explanation may help its reader in comprehending the text and the story better.

Difficult words, which may be difficult for children to understand, have been explained too.

The original text from the book has been maintained in this edition, except where spellings have been updated to British standard.

Young readers will benefit the most from the annotations provided.

The original text supported with the explanatory footnotes will provide continuity in reading and enhance the reading experience.