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Johann David Wyss
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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The Swiss Family Robinson
If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you do? Young readers can read and imagine in this unabridged paperback edition of The…
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Classic Starts®: The Swiss Family Robinson
A shipwreck; a deserted island; a family wondering if they can survive. Rich in suspense and surprises, The Swiss Family Robinson entices young readers…
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The Swiss Family Robinson
Shipwrecked passengers on a deserted island: how will they survive? After their ship founders at sea, the Robinsons—father, mother, and four sons—find themselves stranded in…