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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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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 novel has been adapted numerous times for television, film, and the stage.
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