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The Swiss Family Robinson

By: Johann David Wyss
Narrated by: Frederick Davidson
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Summary

Swept off course by a raging storm, a Swiss pastor, his wife, and their four sons are shipwrecked on an uncharted tropical island.

As they struggle to survive in the wilderness, the Robinsons discover their own amazing ingenuity and courage, each of the sons utilizing his own unique nature as their adventures lead to difficult challenges. Although they have lost almost everything in the shipwreck, they are so resourceful that when rescue finally comes, they decline to leave the happy life they have constructed for themselves in their exotic haven.

This timeless, classic story of survival and adventure has fired the imaginations of readers since it first appeared in 1812, and it reads just as fresh as if it were written today. The natural wonders of the lush land make for an unforgettable setting, and the ingenious family will find a place in the listeners’ heart.

(P)1996 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Action & Adventure Classics Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Survival Stories Adventure Feel-Good
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“All collections should have some version of The Swiss Family Robinson.”

“Classic adventures don’t get much better than this.”
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I disliked the amount of animal slaughter but it was relevant to the story so acceptable

The story was exciting having read it as a child I do love a happy ending though so this is a winner!

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Told in the old language. Epic for its time. I felt like I was watching an old black and white movie

Excellent old time adventure

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I initially downloaded the story to fall asleep to, but I really got into the story and enjoyed it a lot.

A great story

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An excellent listen. Very much enjoyed this audio version of a favourite classic. The narrator has a pleasant British voice, but doesn’t work that hard to distinguish between characters’ voices. However, as it’s written in first person there is little confusion.

Quite entertaining of an Old Favourite

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I like this however they all seem to chill to be shipwrecked. No one panic, and there really wasn’t any hardship. Didn’t feel very human to me.

The calmest shipwreck ever.

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