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.
