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The Swiss Family Robinson
The Swiss Family Robinson
Author: Johann David Wyss
The whole Robinson family almost dies in a shipwreck. But the four boys and their parents build a boat and escape before the ship goes down. They reach a deserted island, and set up housekeeping. With tools and firearms stripped from the wreck to aid them, their tropic fortress is soon complete. Who could foretell the dangers that would soon...  more »
ISBN: 100905
Publication Date: 3/1969
Pages: 368
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5 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Scholast Book Services
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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reviewed The Swiss Family Robinson on
Very nice story!:)
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This is a great classic that everyone should read - I loved it!
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comic like book that contains the story of the swiss family robinson. alot shorter than the unabridged version. A LOT OF FUN!!!
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A true classic.
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I would give it 3 stars. The family begins a new life after a shipwreck that leaves them stranded on an unknown island.
1972booklover avatar reviewed The Swiss Family Robinson on + 7 more book reviews
Wonderful classic tale of shipwreck and perserverance. I highly recommend this for all kids--old and young. :-)
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The story and this book are both classics. 13th Dell printing, Jan. 1973.
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1980 paperback edition in good shape. Collectible?
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A classic! Who cannot love this timeless tale?
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Abridged.
fog avatar reviewed The Swiss Family Robinson on + 139 more book reviews
Finally at the age of 67 I read this book. And oh what a joy it is! Most people are probably familiar with Disney's movie take of this book but the book itself is so much better. This book was a great relief from the cookie-cutter novels that seem to be published almost weekly by some authors. The use of the English language is beyond eloquent. I actually had to look up some terms he uses in the dictionary because they have fallen out of everyday use. That was one of the things I found enjoyable. And the dialog between characters was superb! I would highly recommend that if yu haven't read this book that you don't wait any longer and dive into one of the classics, you'll be glad you did.


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