Swiss Family Robinson

    Swiss Family Robinson

    by Johann David Wyss

    Ages 8-141812
    Middle Grade

    A classic adventure story following the Robinson family who become shipwrecked on a deserted tropical island and must use their resourcefulness to survive. The family works together to build shelter, find food, and create a new life while facing various challenges from wild animals and natural obstacles. The story emphasizes themes of family cooperation, self-reliance, and adaptation to new environments, though it reflects the colonial attitudes and perspectives typical of its 19th-century European origins.

    1812Published
    Genres: Adventure, Classic Literature, Survival Fiction, Family Drama

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    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Minimal
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Minimal
    Social or Historical Topics
    Minimal
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    None
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None

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