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After the death of his father, the young Jim Hawkins has lived a quiet life helping his mother run their Admiral Benbow Inn; but he and his mother’s life change forever when the drunken scoundrel Billy Bones arrives at their door. Through a series of harrowing events, Billy dies, leaving Jim a treasure map that leads to the famed fortune of the dreaded Captain Flint; and with the help of two local gentlemen the trio (along with Jim’s feline friend) set out to find a ship and crew to achieve their goals. In the nearby town of Bristol they find the one-legged John Silver who joins their ship, as well as several others. However, as the journey begins, Jim soon realizes that things may not be as they seem…
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If you're interested in something a bit lighter, and with its own unique take on the idea of a varied cast of characters thrust together in space, I recommend Takarajima or Gamba no Bouken. It all depends on your perspective.
Two tin toy mice, a father and child, who can only move when their key is wound, awaken in a toy store, only to get tossed out with the trash. In order to survive the very, very dangerous world, they venture on to find a way to become 'self winding'. Along the way they meet a future telling frog, an animal theater troup, an inventor muskrat and others. They also must be careful to avoid the clutches of Manny the Rat, a cruel rat who enslaves toys to steal for him! will our two heroes ever be free to walk their own path, or will they be stuck running in circles?
Mushka and Mishka are two polar bear cubs in the North Pole; Mushka is thoughtful, and Mishka is daring. While out on their own Mishka befriends Aura, a prank-playing seal, and Mushka stumbles over swan eggs, breaking them and creating havoc in the bird village. The cub's father is Scholar Mu, who is the wise leader of the Great Northern animal kingdom and is in charge of their annual Summer Festival. When Mu is injured by man, the cubs must take on the responsibilities of their father and save the other animals from the hunters.
"The Adventures of Maya the Honeybee" follows Maya, a female bee that is seen as sort of a rogue bee because she has left her hive to seek out adventure. Each episode follows Maya and her various insect friends through plot lines that almost always contain some sort of lesson for young children.
In prehistoric times, dangerous reptiles roam the land – but sometimes, certain dinosaurs also find unexpected companionship. A Tyrannosaurus becomes the sudden father of a baby Ankylosaurus who calls himself Umasou; a kind, seafaring Elasmosaurus befriends a mean carnivore; a Maiasaura raises a baby Tyrannosaurus as one of her own; and an unlikely 'father' runs across a curious set of eggs - but will he eat or raise them?
The film's story centers around Toron, an infant Tyrannosaurus who lost his mother Sera and father Zesta. Left alone, Toron embarks on a journey and meets friends, learning about true strength and courage, and what love truly means.
When a tree close to a river gets destroyed by a human construction site, a family of rats is forced to move out and find a new home before the winter comes. On this unforgettable journey, they'll run into many dangerous situations while also meeting valuable allies along the way.
Many insects call the underbrush and flowerbeds of the garden their home; one such insect is Maya, a curious and friendly honeybee who enjoys a good adventure and a playful time with others. Along with her friends Willy the Bee and Phillip the grasshopper, Maya meets a variety of characters including a lonely cricket, lofty cockroach, and steadfast army ants! Whether it's hiding from the sun or avoiding mean wasps, there's always a good time to be had in the world of the small!