Boy Crusoe by Allan Eric tells the story of a young boy who finds himself stranded on a deserted island after a shipwreck. The novel follows his journey as he learns to survive on his own, building shelter, finding food and water, and befriending a friendly monkey.

The author does a great job of capturing the excitement and adventure of being stranded on a deserted island, while also realistically portraying the hardships and struggles that come with it. The protagonist's determination and resourcefulness make him a likable and relatable character, and readers will find themselves rooting for him as he navigates the challenges of his new environment.

Overall, Boy Crusoe is a compelling and well-written novel that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a classic tale of survival and coming-of-age that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end.

Book Description:
Also published as" A Yankee Crusoe" . A 15 year old hard working and studious farm boy finds the lure of adventure on the seas as a merchant seaman more than he can resist. This is his story. " I was born in a little town in the State of Maine, near the close of the Civil War. My boyhood life did not differ materially from that of the average farmer's son in the remote country districts of New England--except, perhaps, that I read more and thought more. Hard work on the rugged soil, two terms each year in the little yellow country schoolhouse, a day's fishing now and then filled the early years of my life full to over-flowing. " What he gets is enough excitement and adventure to overflow his wildest dreams. How he experiences disaster and uses his wits and knowledge to overcome every problem makes for a great read.