Classic Starts®: The Swiss Family Robinson

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Classic Starts^®: The Swiss Family Robinson

By Johann David Wyss (Author), Chris Tait (Abridged by), Karl James Mountford (Illustrator)

Series Classic Starts^®

Price$9.99

Pub Date 8/2/2022

ISBN 9781454945338

Format Hardcover

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OVERVIEW

A shipwreck; a deserted island; a family wondering if they can survive.

Rich in suspense and surprises, The Swiss Family Robinson entices young readers to come along on a wonderful adventure, where each moment brings a new thrill. Featuring amazingly resourceful characters and a landscape bursting with exotic wildlife and plants, it’s an irresistible tale of ingenuity.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR(S)

Johann David Wyss (1743–1818) was a Swiss writer best known for The Swiss Family Robinson. Wyss was inspired by Daniel Defoe’s classic novel Robinson Crusoe but wanted to create a story that would be accessible to children. His iconic novel has been adapted numerous times for television, film, and the stage.