The Swiss Family Robinson (Abridged edition)

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By Johann D. Wyss
Introduction by Jon Scieszka

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The Swiss Family Robinson (Abridged edition) by Johann D. Wyss

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Mar 05, 2009 | 496 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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About The Swiss Family Robinson (Abridged edition)

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.  This story has been specially abridged for Puffin Classics.

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About Johann D. Wyss

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… More about Johann D. Wyss

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Mar 05, 2009 | 496 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780141325309

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