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.
