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Classic Starts®: The Swiss Family Robinson

Contributors

By Johann David Wyss

Abridged by Chris Tait

Illustrated by Jamel Akib

Afterword by Arthur Pober

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Sep 6, 2022
Page Count
160 pages
Publisher
Union Square Kids
ISBN-13
9781402776953

Price

$8.99

Price

$11.99 CAD

Format

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  1. ebook $8.99 $11.99 CAD
  2. Hardcover $9.99 $12.99 CAD

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A shipwreck; a deserted island; a single 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 wondrous landscape bursting with exotic wildlife and plants, it’s an irresistible tale of ingenuity.

Johann David Wyss

About the Author

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.  

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