The Swiss Family Robinson
Written by Johann David Wyss
Illustrated by Scott McKowen
Grades: 5- up
The Robinson's ship went through a terrible storm. The family now finds themselves shipwrecked on a set of islands. The family has no idea how long they will be there so they decided to make things last as long as possible. They build a tree house high up in the trees. The take what ever they can from the boat. They have animals and food that they can grow. They days turn to years. They also find another person who has been on the island a year. A girl. Years later a boat finally comes to rescue them. The family decides to stay the island has become their home. Fritz ,the younger son, and the girl, Jenny, decide to leave. They make plans to come back with supplies and to check up on the family.
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