Synopses & Reviews
A shipwreck. A sole survivor, stranded on a deserted island. What could be more appealing to children than Robinson Crusoeand#8217;s amazing adventure? Set in the 17th century, and unfolding over a 30-year period, it offers plenty of suspense and everyday detail about how Crusoe manages to stay alive. Additionally, it paints a fascinating portrait of the ageand#151;including references to slavery and Europeand#8217;s view of the and#147;New World.and#8221; and#160;
Synopsis
A shipwreck. A sole survivor, stranded on a deserted island. What could be more appealing to children than Robinson Crusoe's amazing adventure? Set in the 17th century, and unfolding over a 30-year period, it offers plenty of suspense and everyday detail about how Crusoe manages to stay alive. Additionally, it paints a fascinating portrait of the age--including references to slavery and Europe's view of the "New World."