Robinson Crusoe
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1719 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Robinson Crusoe

By Daniel Defoe, Jamel Akib (Illustrator)

Part of the Classic Starts series

Survive alone on a deserted island after a shipwreck. Can he endure?

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160 pages· 19,250 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Robinson Crusoe, the lone survivor of a 1659 shipwreck, finds himself marooned on a deserted island. As he battles isolation and the elements, he must learn to adapt and survive for over twenty-eight years. With each passing day, Crusoe faces new challenges that test his ingenuity and resilience. Will he ever escape, or is he destined to remain alone forever? This gripping tale explores survival, self-discovery, and the harsh realities of the 17th century, including the era's views on slavery and the New World. Dive into Crusoe's world and uncover the secrets of his extraordinary adventure.

From the publisher

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.”

At a glance
Format
Pages
160
Words
19,250
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
Books about islandsBooks about adventure and adventurersBooks about survival storiesBooks about shipwrecksBooks about pirates
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~O
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
105128
Publication
Published
February 10, 2026
First published
January 1, 1719
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781454942405

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