Classic Starts®: The Swiss Family Robinson

Description

A shipwreck; a deserted island; a 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 landscape bursting with exotic wildlife and plants, it’s an irresistible tale of ingenuity.
  A shipwreck; a deserted island; a 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 landscape bursting with exotic wildlife and plants, it’s an irresistible tale of ingenuity.
  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. With Classic Starts, young readers experience the wonder of timeless stories from an early age. Abridged for easier reading, each classic novel is filled with all the magic and excitement that made the original story a beloved favorite.