The Little Savage

Name: The Little Savage
Author: Frederick Marryat

The Little Savage is a novel by Frederick Marryat that tells the story of a young boy named Jack who is shipwrecked on an island and must learn to survive in the wilderness. Along the way, he meets a group of native people who teach him their ways and help him become a skilled hunter and warrior. The book explores themes of survival, cultural differences, and the importance of friendship and loyalty.

By Frederick Marryat · First published 1848 · Genre: Adventure, Coming-of-Age, Fiction · 49 chapters · 113,665 words

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I am about to write a very curious history, as the reader will agree with me when he has read this book. We have more than one narrative of people being cast away upon desolate islands, and being left to their own resources, and no works are perhaps read with more interest; but I believe I am the first instance of a boy being left alone upon an uninhabited island. Such was, however, the case; and now I shall tell my own story.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Frederick Marryat
Date: 1848 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Coming-of-Age, Fiction, Nautical, Children's Literature
Length: 113,665 words
Structure: 49 chapters, 1,614 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Adventure — The narrative focuses on survival and exploration, typical of adventure stories.
Coming-of-Age — The protagonist's journey from innocence to experience is central to the plot.
Fiction — The story is a work of imagination, not based on real events.
Nautical — The setting and elements of the story are heavily influenced by maritime themes.