{"product_id":"the-swiss-family-robinson-paperback-10","title":"The Swiss Family Robinson - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohann David Wyss\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn Gilbert\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This high-action novel is perfect for young readers' libraries.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A rousing, humorous and gentle-hearted tale.\" - \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Swiss Family Robinson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, first published in 1812, is an enduring tale of resilience, imagination, and domestic harmony. Written originally to entertain and instruct Wyss's own four sons, the novel follows a Swiss family-father, mother, and four sons-who are shipwrecked on a deserted island while en route to a new life. Unlike many survival stories steeped in grimness, Wyss's narrative leans toward optimism, presenting the family's predicament not as tragedy but as an opportunity for ingenuity and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith patience and resourcefulness, the Robinsons tame their unfamiliar surroundings. The family constructs treehouses, bridges, and gardens; they tame animals, even riding an ostrich, explore the terrain, and adapt with remarkable ingenuity. Eventually, they even wonder whether they want to be rescued. The father, a Rousseauian guide, teaches his sons botany, zoology, and moral philosophy as they transform the island into a thriving homestead. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a charm in the novel's blend of practicality and gentle fantasy, all built on an unobtrusive Christian foundation. This adventure story displays the value of cooperation, curiosity, and faith in human ingenuity. In this age of digital saturation, \u003cem\u003eThe Swiss Family Robinson\u003c\/em\u003e is sure to spark a delight in the natural world, the joy of discovery, and the satisfaction of creating. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Wyss family read and discussed \u003cem\u003eRobinson Crusoe\u003c\/em\u003e, and this inspired Johann Wyss to write \u003cem\u003eThe Swiss Family Robinson. \u003c\/em\u003eJules Verne so enjoyed \u003cem\u003eJohann Wyss's \u003c\/em\u003ecreation that he wrote a sequel, \u003cem\u003eThe Castaways of the Flag.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohann David Wyss \u003c\/strong\u003e(1743-1818) was a Swiss clergyman and served as the rector of the Reformed Protestant Cathedral in Bern. He enjoyed spending time outdoors with his four sons, hiking, hunting and studying nature. Reading \u003cem\u003eRobinson Crusoe\u003c\/em\u003e as a family, he imagined how he, his wife and sons would fare if they were shipwrecked on a deserted island. The result was \u003cem\u003eThe Swiss Family Robinson. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 262\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.59 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 17, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52666918928691,"sku":"9781789434415","price":25.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/4LHmtQTE599781789434415.webp?v=1762779221","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-swiss-family-robinson-paperback-10","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}