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The Swiss Family Robinson
[Paperback - 2009]
johann david wyss
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Publisher: Puffin Classics Uk | ISBN: 9780141325309 | Pages: 472
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A terrible storm strands a Swiss pastor, with his wife and four sons, on a tropical island. Luckily, the Robinsons are optimistic and inventive, and with what they salvage from the wrecked ship, the islandýs abundant fruits, plants, and animals, they soon adaptýeach day discovering new dangers, skills, and delights in their strange new life.Jon Scieszka, the National Ambassador for Young Peopleýs Literature, is the author of many award-winning books, including The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!and Guys Read.

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From Christian Classics LibraryWyss is best remembered for his bookThe Swiss Family Robinson. A pastor with four sons, it is said that he was inspired by Defoe'sRobinson Crusoeto write a story from which his own children would learn, as the father in the story taught important lessons to his children.The Swiss Family Robinsonwas first published in 1812 and translated into English two years later. It has since become one of the most popular books of all time. The book was edited by his son,Johann Rudolf Wyss, a scholar who wrote the Swiss national anthem. Another son, Johann Emmanuel Wyss, illustrated the book.

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