Robinson Crusoe (1791)

By James Fennimore Cooper | Retelling by A.C. Clark
133 pages

Shipwrecked. Stranded. The only survivor.

For twenty-eight years, the young adventurer Robinson Crusoe is trapped on a remote tropical island. With nothing but his hands and his wits, he must battle savage cannibals, treacherous mutineers, and the crushing loneliness of being the last man alive. Can he build a new world from the wreckage of the old?

For three centuries, Daniel Defoe’s masterpiece has been the ultimate survival story. But for many young readers, the dense, 18th-century language can be a bigger obstacle than any deserted island. This edition changes that. Thoughtfully adapted for today's reader, the original story is brought to life with the speed and intensity of a modern thriller, without sacrificing the heart and soul of the classic.

This is Robinson Crusoe as you've never seen it before.

This Landmark Edition includes:

• Action-Packed Modern Prose: The classic story is retold in clear, direct language that grabs your attention and doesn't let go.

• Fast-Paced Chapters: Defoe’s lengthy chapters are broken down into shorter, suspenseful sections that keep the pages turning.

• Exclusive "Intel Drop" Sidebars: Dozens of sidebars provide fascinating context on everything from Barbary pirates and flintlock muskets to real-world survival skills and the history of the Age of Sail.

• Bonus Content for the Curious Reader: Includes a timeline of historical events, a glossary of nautical terms, a brief biography of Daniel Defoe, and a recap of the story's key moral lessons.

More than just an adventure, Robinson Crusoe is a powerful story about human resilience, ingenuity, and the courage to never give up. It’s a masterclass in problem-solving, showing how one man can overcome impossible odds through patience, hard work, and an unbreakable will to survive.