Young and impulsive, Robinson Crusoe thinks only of adventure and camaraderie when he runs away to become a sailor. Instead, he finds himself marooned on a deserted island, the sole survivor of a horrible shipwreck. Follow the castaway's absorbing struggle for survival, as seen through his own eyes. With Classic Starts, young readers can experience the wonder of timeless stories from an early age. Abridge for easier reading and carefully rewritten, each classic novel is filled with all the magic and excitement that made the original story a beloved favorite.