Description
Introduced by America's first children's laureate and bestselling author, Jon Scieszka.
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 . . .
Lightly abridged for Puffin Classics.
Following a wild and raging storm, the Swiss family Robinson are stranded at sea. But the thundering waves sweep 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 delights - and dangers every day . . .
About the Author
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.
Reviews
The Puffin Classic series is the perfect way of reading the old and the new - and loving both -- Julia Eccleshare in * Lovereading4Kids *
Book Information
ISBN 9780141325309
Author J. D. Wyss
Format Paperback
Page Count 496
Imprint Puffin Classics
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 306g
Dimensions(mm) 178mm * 129mm * 29mm
