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A family shipwrecked on a tropical island builds a new life
1812Steady paceLight
What it is about
A Swiss pastor’s family is shipwrecked on an island in the tropics. Using supplies from the wreck and their own ingenuity, they build a home in a tree and learn to live from the land. The story is full of exotic animals and clever inventions.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like classic survival adventures.
What you will get
An old-fashioned tale. Many editions are abridged.
The Swiss Family Robinson Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Classics · Shipwreck · Survival · Family
Length
480 pages · ≈ 14 h
More about this book
Characters
The Robinson parents and their sons.
Setting
A tropical island.
What makes it different
An adventure and instruction book rolled into one.
Feel
Cheerful and adventurous.
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