In 1704, Alexander Selkirk was voyaging across the South Pacific when, after arguing with the ships note, glossary, bibliography, index.
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Nov 19, 2010
Lars
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What a neat little book. It makes me wish for more little books like this—seven and a half by five inches and a skosh more than a hundred pages. (I am reading another now, for adults yet, David Ulin’s ‘The Lost Art of Reading’—just as delightful.)
Robert Kraske makes no sacrifices here. He offers an elegantly told tale with lots of digression to explain world politics, naval technology, the flora and fauna of Juan Fernández Island, even the sounds and smells of London streets of t More...
Robert Kraske makes no sacrifices here. He offers an elegantly told tale with lots of digression to explain world politics, naval technology, the flora and fauna of Juan Fernández Island, even the sounds and smells of London streets of t More...
Jul 05, 2010
Erin
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This was one of my favorite books that I've read for this semester so far. Just over 100 pages, this book had an old-fashioned tone with lots of rich vocabulary. I think what made it so special to me was that the author gave credit to the librarians who helped him with his research in the Author's Note at the end. There are a few pictures and maps, but the story itself is a great adventure story, and would be a great introduction to the rather large and long Robinson Crusoe. This would be ea
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Jul 02, 2010
Kimberly
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This book tells the story of Alexander Selkirk. He was a succesful navigator in the early 1700's. While sailing on a privateer he had a disagreement with the captain and was left on a deserted island. It tells of his experiences on the island, his rescue and his life afterwards.
The books also explains a lot about how wars between European countries were being fought in the ocean. The story of the marooning is so fascinating it creates an interest in that time period. It would be a good com More...
The books also explains a lot about how wars between European countries were being fought in the ocean. The story of the marooning is so fascinating it creates an interest in that time period. It would be a good com More...
Sep 17, 2009
Chris
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A short and snappy adventure sea tale that is great for boys and teens. Very engrossing for those who love survival/wilderness/adventure books!
May 30, 2010
The Reading Countess
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This one began slowly, but I can see the appeal for boys and those who like survival type books. The day to day details of a man marooned for over four years, later gaining fame and fortune, only to die on board a ship served as a model for "the real Robinson Crusoe."
recommended summer reading
recommended summer reading
Jul 19, 2011
Jackie
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The title is true to form. If a book about a marooned man catches your interest, then you will like this book. It's a short read. I thought it had an interesting start. It's not a "poor me, I've been abandoned on an island" sort of book. You feel as though he deserved to be left there. Lots of little details that didn't really interest me. The ending, though, was unexpected, and I sort of liked it. If anything, it's a short read that won't take too much of your time, if you cho
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Jan 21, 2008
Leah
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It is one of the Battle of the Books books and I read it to create questions for the competitions. I was slightly concerned about the interest level for the students, but after 1 or 2 chapters it got much more interesting. It proved to be a quick and interesting read.
Jun 19, 2007
beyondthepale70
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for younger readers but a quick and insightful read of a "true" man of adventure.
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