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Classic Starts®: The Swiss Family Robinson

By Johann David Wyss
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A shipwreck strands a family on a deserted island. In The Swiss Family Robinson, the family uses their resourcefulness and courage to survive in an exotic, wild environment filled with thrilling adventures and unexpected challenges.
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Format: Hardback
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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.

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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.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781454945338

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square Kids

Illustration: 10 b/w illus.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Karl Mountford
  • Edited by Chris Tait
  • Illustrated by Karl Mountford, J

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 224g

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Johann David Wyss

About the Author

Johann David Wyss (17431818) 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.

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