Imagine you're stranded on a deserted island, all alone. That's what happens to Robinson Crusoe in a famous story. But what if there was another person on the island? Someone who knew the secrets of the jungle, could climb trees like a monkey, and spoke a different language? That's Friday!

Michel Tournier's book, "Vendredi ou la Vie sauvage," tells the story of Robinson Crusoe, but from Friday's point of view! It's like seeing the adventure through new eyes. Friday teaches Robinson how to survive in the wild, but Robinson tries to teach Friday how to be civilized, like him.

Here's the twist: Friday doesn't like all the rules and things Robinson wants him to do. He starts questioning what's "better," their simple island life or Robinson's fancy ways. The story makes you think about things like friendship, freedom, and what it really means to be human.

Here's some cool stuff about the book:

• • It's an adventure! There are wild animals, dangerous situations, and exciting discoveries.

• • It's a friendship story! Friday and Robinson learn from each other, even though they're different.

• • It makes you think! The book asks questions about what's important in life and how we treat others.

If you like exciting stories, cool characters, and thinking about big questions, then "Vendredi ou la Vie sauvage" might be just the book for you!