The Swiss Family Robinson

J. D. Wyss, Jon Scieszka

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English

Puffin
04 May 2009

Children's & Educational; Classic fiction (Children's&YA)

Series: Puffin Classics

Rediscover Puffin Classics. An entirely new package bringing the best-loved classics to a new generation.

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.

By: J. D. Wyss
Introduction by: Jon Scieszka
Imprint: Puffin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 306g
ISBN: 9780141325309
ISBN 10: 0141325305
Series: Puffin Classics
Pages: 496
Publication Date: 04 May 2009
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , 7-9 years , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print

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 became an international classic bestseller.