The Swiss Family Robinson; or, Adventures on a Desert Island by Johann David Wyss

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Author Wyss, Johann David, 1743-1818
Dubious author Wyss, Johann Rudolf, 1782-1830
Illustrator Winter, Milo, 1888-1956
Title The Swiss Family Robinson; or, Adventures on a Desert Island
Note Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Jean Rudolph Wyss is credited as author on title page of this edition, but his father Johann David Wyss is more commonly listed as author. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Swiss_Family_Robinson
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan and the Online
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Summary "The Swiss Family Robinson; or, Adventures on a Desert Island" by Johann David Wyss is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers around the Robinson family, who survive a shipwreck and find themselves stranded on a deserted island. As they face various challenges, the family members, especially the father and his sons, work together to build a new life in their perilous yet adventurous circumstances. At the start of the story, the family endures a terrifying storm at sea, leading to the shipwreck. The father, a loving and resourceful figure, reassures his terrified children and works tirelessly to keep their spirits high as they face the prospect of survival. With the ship destroyed, the family salvages what they can and prepares to embark on their journey to find a safe haven on land. Their determination and ingenuity become evident as they navigate the unknown island and depend on each other, setting the stage for a tale of adventure, exploration, and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Islands -- Fiction
Subject Survival -- Fiction
Subject Family life -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 34808
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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