Robinson Crusoe, Abridged

By: Daniel Defoe

Illustrated By: N.C. Wyeth

Atheneum / Hardcover

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Robinson Crusoe, once a brave soldier out to see his fortune, is now a captive--a captive of a lonely desert island of which he is marooned. With only his wits and the few supplies he is able to carry from his sinking ship to sustain him, he is forced to create a new life for himself, out of virtually nothing.

As the years go by, Crusoe slowly becomes accustomed to life of solitude. He has only Poll--the parrot he has tamed--a few cats, and some wild goats to keep him company and gradually, his island becomes more of a paradise than a prison. But his tranquility is unexpectedly shattered when one day, he sees a footprint, soon to be followed by a group of savages who have invaded his island. Crusoe finds himself fiercely defending an island that has become his own, and fighting for the chance to return home.

Carefully abridged for younger readers, this second addition to Scribner Storybook classic line, with striking illustrations by N.C. Wyeth, revitalizes Daniel Defoe's acclaimed tale of survival, self-reliance, adventure and faith. Recommended for ages 8 to 12.