
The Swiss Family Robinson
J. D. Wyss(Author)
Puffin Classics (Publisher)
Published on 15. August 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
496 pages
978-0-241-73436-0 (ISBN)
Description
Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child
Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of The Swiss Family Robinson
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.
Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of The Swiss Family Robinson
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.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
none
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
352 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-73436-0 (9780241734360)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions

E-Book
03/2009
Puffin
€7.99
Available for download
Previous edition

J. D. Wyss
The Swiss Family Robinson
Book
03/2009
Puffin Classics
€31.15
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Persons
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.