Barty Crusoe and His Man Saturday by Frances Hodgson Burnett
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"Barty Crusoe and His Man Saturday" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. This whimsical story follows a young boy named Barty and his anthropomorphic companion, the Good Wolf, as they embark on fantastical adventures inspired by the tale of Robinson Crusoe. The narrative unfolds on a deserted island where Barty's imagination transforms mundane experiences into a thrilling exploration of survival, companionship, and the joys
of discovering new things. The opening of the book introduces readers to Barty as he finds an old edition of "Robinson Crusoe" in his attic, sparking his imagination about desert islands and adventures. When the Good Wolf unexpectedly transports him to a real desert island, Barty immerses himself in his surroundings, feeling exhilarated by the possibilities ahead. Alongside his newfound friend, whom he affectionately names Man Saturday, Barty begins to explore the island, learning to swim and discovering various animals and resources—each experience filled with excitement and curiosity. The beginning sets the stage for a delightful tale of adventure and the enchanting power of imagination, appealing to young readers and those young at heart. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Burnett, Frances Hodgson, 1849-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Barty Crusoe and His Man Saturday |
| Note | Sequel to "The good wolf." |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Islands -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Pirates -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Wolves -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Courtesy -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40764 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-40764-7 |
| Release Date | Sep 15, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 561 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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