The Swiss Family Robinson

Series: Puffin Classics
Brief Description
Puffin Classics- the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of The Swiss Family Robinson Following a wild and raging storm, the Swiss family Robinson are... Read More
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The Swiss Family Robinson

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Puffin Classics- the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of The Swiss Family Robinson Following a wild and raging storm, the Swiss family Robinson are stranded at sea. But the thundering waves have swept them off to a tropical island, where a new life awaits them. Their ship is laden with supplies and the island is packed with treasures, so they soon adapt and discover new dangers and delights every day . . . With an inspiring introduction by American author and America's first children's laureate Jon Scieszka.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241734360

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 August 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin Classics

Illustration: none

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Jon Scieszka

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 347g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Johann David Wyss (1743-1818) was, like the narrator of his famous story, a Swiss pastor who had four sons. He is best remembered for Swiss Family Robinson which it is said was inspired by Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe and which became an international classic bestseller.

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