Robinson Crusoe
- Grade
- Middle 2
- Author
- Daniel Defoe
- First published
- 1719
CEC adaptation of a classic work first published in 1719, adapted into three reading levels.
Robinson Crusoe ignores his father's advice and goes to sea, only to be shipwrecked alone on an island. He builds a shelter, grows food, keeps a journal, and years later meets a man he names Friday. The story is about survival, patience, and self-reliance.
Choose a level
R1 Access — Simpler language and shorter sentences. A good first step for newer readers.
R2 Core — The main grade-level reading.
R3 Challenge — Richer vocabulary and more complex sentences.
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