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Johann David Wyss
Author
Language
English
Description
The Swiss Family Robinson tells the story of a Swiss family who are shipwrecked in the East Indies. First published in 1812, Johann David Wyss intended the novel to teach his sons family values and and self-reliance. The adventures in the book contain lessons in natural history and moral guidance, and include an impossible array of flora and fauna on a single island that the children use for their survival. The "Robinson" of the title refers
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Language
English
Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Swiss Family Robinson; or, Adventures on a Desert Island" by Johann David Wyss. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves...
Author
Language
English
Description
A shipwreck; a deserted island; a single family, wondering if they can survive. Rich in suspense and surprises, The Swiss Family Robinson entices young readers to come along on a wonderful adventure, where each moment brings a new thrill. Featuring amazingly resourceful characters and a wondrous landscape bursting with exotic wildlife and plants, it's an irresistible tale of ingenuity.
5) Shipwrecked
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Johann David Wyss's tale of shipwreck has been captivating readers for generations. The Short Tales Classic brings the Swiss family Robinson's courageous journey to their island to life for even the youngest audience. Blue level for transitional readers. Reviewed Short Tales introduce entertaining, easy-to-read books to children in the hopes that they will acquire a love of reading that will last a lifetime. The Short Tale Classics make children's...
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2002?]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 126 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The shipwrecked Robinson family finds new life on a deserted island far from civilization until their makeshift paradise is threatened by the arrival of cutthroat pirates.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
63 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Graphic novel adaptation of Johann David Wyss' story relating the fortunes of a shipwrecked family as they imaginatively adapt to life on an island abundantly inhabited by animal and plant life.
Publisher
Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
Full screen.
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (616 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Get swept away in island adventure as you enjoy all 26 episodes of this beloved family classic! The only survivors of a violent shipwreck, the Robinsons wash ashore on a strange and fantastic tropical island. Their adventures lead to amazing discoveries, tantalizing surprises and hidden dangers as they battle pirates, wild animals and Mother Nature at her most vicious! The whole family will be riveted as the stories of each unforgettable episode unfold....
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
69 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this graphic version of the story, the Robinson family is shipwrecked on an island in the East Indies, and must learn how to survive among the abundant, but unfamiliar plants and animals.
