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Robinson Crusoe
This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students.
Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence.
Introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout, and glossaries help build comprehension.
Before, during, and after reading activities included in the back of each book strengthen student comprehension.
Audio versions of selected titles provide great models of intonation and pronunciation of difficult words.
Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence.
Introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout, and glossaries help build comprehension.
Before, during, and after reading activities included in the back of each book strengthen student comprehension.
Audio versions of selected titles provide great models of intonation and pronunciation of difficult words.
64 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1719
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February 13, 2025
Robinson Crusoe adalah pribadi yang resah gelisah kalau hidupnya lagi tenang. Mungkin semacam adventure junkies gitu. Jadi dia suka banget cari petualangan yang kadang membawanya ke banyak pengalaman tak terbayangkan. Mulai dari ketangkap bajak laut dan dijadikan budak sampai terdampar di pulau terpencil yang masih sering dikunjungi para kanibal sampai 28 tahun, 2 bulan, dan 19 hari.
Dari Google, aku belajar kalau sang penulis, Daniel Defoe, membuat novel ini setelah mendapatkan inspirasi dari kisah hidup Alexander Selkirk, seorang petualang yang terdampar di sebuah pulau di Samudra Pasifik dan bertahan hidup selama empat tahun. Mungkin suatu saat aku akan mencoba versi full dari novel ini.
Lepas dari kecintaannya pada petualangan yang jujur bikin aku lelah dan gelisah, tapi Robinson Crusoe juga menunjukan kegigihan dan hebatnya perpaduan antara iman keyakinan, kreatifitas dengan kemauan untuk berusaha keras. Aku juga tertarik dengan Crusoe yang mudah berteman, punya moralitas dan ketulusan tanpa membeda-bedakan. Buku ini kayaknya cuma awal dan janji tentang petualangan lain yang lebih berbahaya di buku selanjutnya.
OPS
Dari Google, aku belajar kalau sang penulis, Daniel Defoe, membuat novel ini setelah mendapatkan inspirasi dari kisah hidup Alexander Selkirk, seorang petualang yang terdampar di sebuah pulau di Samudra Pasifik dan bertahan hidup selama empat tahun. Mungkin suatu saat aku akan mencoba versi full dari novel ini.
Lepas dari kecintaannya pada petualangan yang jujur bikin aku lelah dan gelisah, tapi Robinson Crusoe juga menunjukan kegigihan dan hebatnya perpaduan antara iman keyakinan, kreatifitas dengan kemauan untuk berusaha keras. Aku juga tertarik dengan Crusoe yang mudah berteman, punya moralitas dan ketulusan tanpa membeda-bedakan. Buku ini kayaknya cuma awal dan janji tentang petualangan lain yang lebih berbahaya di buku selanjutnya.
OPS
November 8, 2017
هي قصة عن رجل عاش سبعة وعشرين سنة على جزيرة بمفرده ويروي الصعوبات كيف وصل به هذا الأمر .
قام كاتب آخر نسيت اسمه بكتابة هذا الرواية لكان أضاف عائلة لهذا الرجل وهي العائلة السويسرية روبنسون كروز التي شاهدنها بأسم فلونة وهو أنمي من إنتاج اليابانيين .
القصة وضعتها أيضا في أدب الطفل،لأنها ربما تعجب الأطفال المحبين للمغامرة.
قام كاتب آخر نسيت اسمه بكتابة هذا الرواية لكان أضاف عائلة لهذا الرجل وهي العائلة السويسرية روبنسون كروز التي شاهدنها بأسم فلونة وهو أنمي من إنتاج اليابانيين .
القصة وضعتها أيضا في أدب الطفل،لأنها ربما تعجب الأطفال المحبين للمغامرة.
November 9, 2025
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September 22, 2014
It is a story of a man who gets to a island alone by a shipwreck. he was a rich man before. there were lots of money and treasures on the beach. But he didn't need the money. This book is a great adventure story. the best part in the story for me is when they are trying to fight the bad mutinies. I really enjoyed reading this book.
March 3, 2018
The first English book that I read was this book.
The book Robinson Crusoe is about a sailor. Fallen by a storm at sea on an unknown island. Where he learned about life. He could build huts and found his food. So polite he had many exciting adventures and he discovered many new things. Robinson was 27 years and 2 months to that someone found him.
I think the book was well written because the font is easily legible. There are nice. The story is good, adventurous. If you like adventure, history and a little bit of drama then this book is for you. The prints make for a nice change with the text. The negative part of the book was that I found it too thin. For me, the book can count 150 pages.
Why do I find the story "Robinson Crusoe" well? Because I love adventure novels. There is few repetition of words and that is fine to read. It was a thin booklet so it is advisable for people who don't like to read.
My decision for this book is a 4/5 because it is a very good adventure story. It is designed for people who don't like to read. It was too thin. It wasn't boring to read.
There was enough variety in. For adventure lovers, it is certainly good to read.
The book Robinson Crusoe is about a sailor. Fallen by a storm at sea on an unknown island. Where he learned about life. He could build huts and found his food. So polite he had many exciting adventures and he discovered many new things. Robinson was 27 years and 2 months to that someone found him.
I think the book was well written because the font is easily legible. There are nice. The story is good, adventurous. If you like adventure, history and a little bit of drama then this book is for you. The prints make for a nice change with the text. The negative part of the book was that I found it too thin. For me, the book can count 150 pages.
Why do I find the story "Robinson Crusoe" well? Because I love adventure novels. There is few repetition of words and that is fine to read. It was a thin booklet so it is advisable for people who don't like to read.
My decision for this book is a 4/5 because it is a very good adventure story. It is designed for people who don't like to read. It was too thin. It wasn't boring to read.
There was enough variety in. For adventure lovers, it is certainly good to read.
February 2, 2022
it remind me of a movie a bout an astronaut who his friends left him in mars because they thought he died in a storm
and he spent long time trying to live there
he planted potatos also in mars hehe
it called (the martian)
this story is about a man who don't like his quiet life so he went on an adventure and it end up with staying alone on a island for twenty seven years ,two months and nineteen days
and he spent long time trying to live there
he planted potatos also in mars hehe
it called (the martian)
this story is about a man who don't like his quiet life so he went on an adventure and it end up with staying alone on a island for twenty seven years ,two months and nineteen days
February 10, 2017
Este es el primer libro en inglés que me gusta. Un libro muy cortito, no muy complicado y muy fácil de leer. El vocabulario que utiliza este libro es sencillo. La historia es entretenida y la verdad es que no esperaba que fuera tan fácil de leer y que me fuera a gustar. Eso sí, algunas partes se me hicieron muy lentas, pero aún así lo recomiendo.
August 9, 2017
Libro muy entretenido y fácil que sirve bastante para aprender inglés y mantener el nivel
January 22, 2018
very interesting , I finished reading in one hour, i hope one day i able to read the full edition story.
December 21, 2018
not bad but it make me bore
November 20, 2019
This book characterizes Native Americans of the 17th century as savages cannibals, which is offensive and untrue.
July 30, 2021
todavía me pregunto como le duró la pólvora durante tanto tiempo, make it make sense pls
October 30, 2021
A very good story it helps me to learn and understand english
January 8, 2022
Buen libro para iniciar con la lectura en inglés, tiene un lenguaje sencillo y actividades de comprensión lectora.
April 2, 2023
I hate u guys i dont even KNOW HOW TO READ THE STUPID BOOK
December 16, 2025
busy reading all of my schools curriculum in japan, christmas vibes!
January 22, 2016
Do you think a person can live at a small island by himself? Many people think it’s almost possible to make it.But I have to say it’s possible for a people named Robinson.This book include how he lives in this island.Want to know more? Start reading this book-Robinson Crusoe.The novel tells of a shipwreck survivor Robinson in a remote and desolate tropical island - Trinidad spent 28 years on the island story, and its partners, is the hero rescued from the hands of a captive cannibals indigenous people.This novel is suspenseful,because the readers cannot imagine know what happen since Robinson landed on this island.The author setup-ed up many clues in this book,and make readers cannot predict what will happen next second.And I also think this is a dramatic novel,when you read this book,you must be attracted by great plots in the book. I think author described the everything that happened on Robinson concretely.It seems like we watch out Robinson nearby him.Furthermore,author also used foreshadowing in this book,he described some small things at the beginning of the book.Then we can found the related things happened in afterwards.“Friday” is an important person for Robinson.I think author should write more about “Friday”.Of course ,this book is compelling and page-turner. I guess the potential people might be the people who like living alone and like exploring. I think the people who like read travel journals might like this book. To sum up,this is an interesting book main about Robinson and his friend-“Friday” live at a small island.It worth to read for people like adventures.
June 4, 2014
1.Oxford level2
2.6/4 100min
3.Robinson island alone work made friends escape
4.I decided to give him the name of "Man of Friday", because I first saw him on a Friday.
His naming sense was terrible.
5.Robinson Crusoe was a English man, and he hated a quiet life, he wanted adventure, so he became a sailor. Then, while he went to Brazil, his ship was attacked by strong storm, and all sailor were dead except him. Fortunately, waves carried him to the island. Then, he started his new life in that island. It was hard, but he learnt a lot during spending time on the island, so he could made self-sufficient. However, he felt lonely, he wanted friend to talk with. One day, some wild men with their prisoner came to his island. Then, he helped that prisoner and get along with him. He named him "Friday". They became really good friends. One day, an English ship was came to his island, but the ship was invaded by pirates. Then, Robinson and Friday helped the ship from pirates, the captain of the ship let them escape from the island. Robinson had stayed in this island for 27 years! They could go back their home. I thought it is a typical survival adventure story. I like survival adventure story, when I was in elementary school, I read "Deux Ans de Vacances" and I really liked it. Even now, my feeling is not changed. I'm excited to adventure. This book let me notice it.
2.6/4 100min
3.Robinson island alone work made friends escape
4.I decided to give him the name of "Man of Friday", because I first saw him on a Friday.
His naming sense was terrible.
5.Robinson Crusoe was a English man, and he hated a quiet life, he wanted adventure, so he became a sailor. Then, while he went to Brazil, his ship was attacked by strong storm, and all sailor were dead except him. Fortunately, waves carried him to the island. Then, he started his new life in that island. It was hard, but he learnt a lot during spending time on the island, so he could made self-sufficient. However, he felt lonely, he wanted friend to talk with. One day, some wild men with their prisoner came to his island. Then, he helped that prisoner and get along with him. He named him "Friday". They became really good friends. One day, an English ship was came to his island, but the ship was invaded by pirates. Then, Robinson and Friday helped the ship from pirates, the captain of the ship let them escape from the island. Robinson had stayed in this island for 27 years! They could go back their home. I thought it is a typical survival adventure story. I like survival adventure story, when I was in elementary school, I read "Deux Ans de Vacances" and I really liked it. Even now, my feeling is not changed. I'm excited to adventure. This book let me notice it.
November 13, 2013
1. Oxford, level2
2. 11/8 60min, 11/12 20min
3. England, journey, ship, island, alone, guns, mutineer
4. Can you imagen that you live alone in an island without people, food and house for over 20 years?
--- No, I extremely cannot live only by myself such a long time! I must feel lonely all the time and be tired to live.
5. This story is unbelievable one but also interesting, so I was very excited! The main character lived alone for over 20 years, but in the end he met a good friend, so I felt happy. He was great because he built some houses, grew up some foods, and never gave up to live. He was a brave man, so I really respect him. On the other hand, if there is no one in my family when I come back from a long journey, that is too sad and hard for me...
2. 11/8 60min, 11/12 20min
3. England, journey, ship, island, alone, guns, mutineer
4. Can you imagen that you live alone in an island without people, food and house for over 20 years?
--- No, I extremely cannot live only by myself such a long time! I must feel lonely all the time and be tired to live.
5. This story is unbelievable one but also interesting, so I was very excited! The main character lived alone for over 20 years, but in the end he met a good friend, so I felt happy. He was great because he built some houses, grew up some foods, and never gave up to live. He was a brave man, so I really respect him. On the other hand, if there is no one in my family when I come back from a long journey, that is too sad and hard for me...
September 30, 2015
1. Oxford, level 2
2. 9/29=40 min. 9/30=50 min.
3. Sailor, Slave, escape, island, live, footprint, home
4. a: "This was a sudden and terrible change in my life."
b: I think very ordinary daily life is not interesting so I want a little surprise or happening in my life. However, I do not want to terrible change like Robinson.
5. I agree Robinson's idea that want to change a life. His father wanted Robinson to be a sailor, but he was not interested in it. Then, he decided to go somewhere and journey. However, this story was a little boring for me because most of story was about how to live in the island such as cooking. I wanted to read more his adventures.
2. 9/29=40 min. 9/30=50 min.
3. Sailor, Slave, escape, island, live, footprint, home
4. a: "This was a sudden and terrible change in my life."
b: I think very ordinary daily life is not interesting so I want a little surprise or happening in my life. However, I do not want to terrible change like Robinson.
5. I agree Robinson's idea that want to change a life. His father wanted Robinson to be a sailor, but he was not interested in it. Then, he decided to go somewhere and journey. However, this story was a little boring for me because most of story was about how to live in the island such as cooking. I wanted to read more his adventures.
June 3, 2013
Title: Robinson Crusoe
Time: 65-70min
Level: 2
Author: Daniel Defoe
Publisher: OXFORD
Discussion Question:
What do you want to take only one thing with you if you have to go to island where nobody is there?
- If I were you, I want to take a dog because I would feel lonely.
7- words summary
1- curiosity
2- sea
3- storm
4- live
5- England
6- survival
7- adventure
Notes: this is an interesting book!
I had known the story of Robinson, but I hadn't known details. So, I was interested in this story.
Time: 65-70min
Level: 2
Author: Daniel Defoe
Publisher: OXFORD
Discussion Question:
What do you want to take only one thing with you if you have to go to island where nobody is there?
- If I were you, I want to take a dog because I would feel lonely.
7- words summary
1- curiosity
2- sea
3- storm
4- live
5- England
6- survival
7- adventure
Notes: this is an interesting book!
I had known the story of Robinson, but I hadn't known details. So, I was interested in this story.
September 30, 2015
①level2,daniel defoe
②9/27…30min,9/28…30min,9/29…20min
③robinson,dangerous,alone,adventure,desert island,fear,hope
④"I want to be a sailor and go to sea"
This sentence appeared before the adventure. Robinson wanted to go the adventure, so I can feel the his enjoyable.
⑤At first, Robinson was excited to the adventure, so I also read with enjoyable, but after getting to the desert island, the situation began so dangerous, and he had the dangerous situation again and again, so it is fun to read the antecedent story. I was glad to read this book‼︎
②9/27…30min,9/28…30min,9/29…20min
③robinson,dangerous,alone,adventure,desert island,fear,hope
④"I want to be a sailor and go to sea"
This sentence appeared before the adventure. Robinson wanted to go the adventure, so I can feel the his enjoyable.
⑤At first, Robinson was excited to the adventure, so I also read with enjoyable, but after getting to the desert island, the situation began so dangerous, and he had the dangerous situation again and again, so it is fun to read the antecedent story. I was glad to read this book‼︎
October 1, 2013
1. Diane Mowat;OXFORD; Level 2
2. 4/12 9 min. 4/16 22 min. 4/17 70 min. Total 101 min.
3. 1. England 2. sea 3. slave 4. gun 5. island 6. boat 7. nephew
4. Have you ever been to England? -- No, I haven't.
5. I think Robinson Crusoe is famous, but I didn't know the story. I was surprised Robinson was a slave at first in his journey. He is really tough. I think I can't live alone on a desert island. This book teach you how to live on a desert island!
2. 4/12 9 min. 4/16 22 min. 4/17 70 min. Total 101 min.
3. 1. England 2. sea 3. slave 4. gun 5. island 6. boat 7. nephew
4. Have you ever been to England? -- No, I haven't.
5. I think Robinson Crusoe is famous, but I didn't know the story. I was surprised Robinson was a slave at first in his journey. He is really tough. I think I can't live alone on a desert island. This book teach you how to live on a desert island!
July 8, 2013
60 minutes
I could not finish to read this book, but I could enjoy to read this book, bacause I was excited by reading his story.
7words: man, Robinson, adventure, ship, storm, alive, island,
Questions
Q1:Do you want to be a sailor and go to sea?
A1:I don't want to be a sailor, because I am afraid of going to sea.
Q2:Which do you like better, a quiet life or an exciting life?
A2:I want to live a quiet, comfortable life. I think it is the best way to get a happy life.
I could not finish to read this book, but I could enjoy to read this book, bacause I was excited by reading his story.
7words: man, Robinson, adventure, ship, storm, alive, island,
Questions
Q1:Do you want to be a sailor and go to sea?
A1:I don't want to be a sailor, because I am afraid of going to sea.
Q2:Which do you like better, a quiet life or an exciting life?
A2:I want to live a quiet, comfortable life. I think it is the best way to get a happy life.
May 14, 2014
1. oxford level 2
2. 5/9 20minutes 5/13 70minutes
3. sailor, sea, journey, cave, ship, myself, dead
4. a ” I fell on the wet sand.”
b When he was in the water, I thought he died. But he felt on the wet sand, it was lucky.
5. I don't like storys of adventure. But it was a little interesting. He experienced a lot from his journey. I want to go to travel all over the world.
2. 5/9 20minutes 5/13 70minutes
3. sailor, sea, journey, cave, ship, myself, dead
4. a ” I fell on the wet sand.”
b When he was in the water, I thought he died. But he felt on the wet sand, it was lucky.
5. I don't like storys of adventure. But it was a little interesting. He experienced a lot from his journey. I want to go to travel all over the world.
February 9, 2011
This is the kind of book that could be difficult to read and seam like it goes in circles. There are some things in the story that are repeated, but the majority of it is a super long survival story.
November 28, 2017
stage 2'den başlayayım dedim ama ben bunu sözlüğe sadece 2-3 kelime için bakarak bitirdim bile. stage 3'ten devam edeceğim. ama anlatımı, gidişatı falan çok hoştu, robinson crusoe'u çocukluğumda okumuş muydum hatırlamıyorum ama tekrardan geniş geniş hikayesini okumak istedim.
August 10, 2013
This is a good story.
June 6, 2013
I only give it 4 stars becouse it's a great adventure book but for TEENS!
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