Classic Collection: Robinson Crusoe
Words & Pictures (Publisher)
Published on 1. February 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-78171-113-2 (ISBN)
Description
When Robinson Crusoe finds himself marooned on an island following a shipwreck, he is determined to survive.
Accompanied by the ship' s dog, he finds supplies among the wreckage, builds a camp, learns to hunt and explores the uninhabited island.
When a group of cannibals arrive on the beach with their prisoners, Robinson Crusoe saves a young man: Friday.
Friday becomes his trusted companion and loyal friend, and together they battle cannibals, rescue Friday' s father and hatch a plan to save a Spanish ship from mutineers.
Embark on an adventure with Robinson Crusoe as he fights for survival and get caught up in the thrill of this well-loved classic.
Carefully retold in clear contemporary language, and presented with delightful illustrations, these favourite classic stories will capture the heart and imagination of young readers.
By retelling the story in a shorter, simpler form, children will find these books highly engaging, and the colour illustrations help with both comprehension and interest level.
Accompanied by the ship' s dog, he finds supplies among the wreckage, builds a camp, learns to hunt and explores the uninhabited island.
When a group of cannibals arrive on the beach with their prisoners, Robinson Crusoe saves a young man: Friday.
Friday becomes his trusted companion and loyal friend, and together they battle cannibals, rescue Friday' s father and hatch a plan to save a Spanish ship from mutineers.
Embark on an adventure with Robinson Crusoe as he fights for survival and get caught up in the thrill of this well-loved classic.
Carefully retold in clear contemporary language, and presented with delightful illustrations, these favourite classic stories will capture the heart and imagination of young readers.
By retelling the story in a shorter, simpler form, children will find these books highly engaging, and the colour illustrations help with both comprehension and interest level.
More details
Series
Edition
Abridged Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Edition type
Abridged edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 225 mm
Width: 170 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78171-113-2 (9781781711132)
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Persons
Saviour Pirotta is the best-selling author of over 100 children's books. Born in Malta and now living in Yorkshire, Saviour has written stories, poems and plays since he was a boy, and has been writing full-time since 1986. He has won the English Association Award as well as Aesop Accolade in the US.
Alessandro Baldanzi is a published illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Alessandro Baldanzi include A Day With Homo Habilis: Life 2,000,000 Years Ago (Early Humans) and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Classic Collection).
Alessandro Baldanzi is a published illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Alessandro Baldanzi include A Day With Homo Habilis: Life 2,000,000 Years Ago (Early Humans) and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Classic Collection).