The Swiss Family Robinson, Unabridged

After days of being tossed and battered by a raging storm, the ship on which the narrator, his wife, and their four sons are passengers smashes against a reef - and the last lifeboat pulls away without them. Next morning, the intrepid, loving little family finds itself cast away on an uninhabited island. Never losing hope, they retrieve what they can from the ship and construct a life for themselves through their own resourcefulness - building a treehouse, finding such food as coconuts, sugarcane, honey and potatos, and securing themselves against danger. Adventure follows adventure as they explore the island, encounter wild birds and terrifying animals, plant crops, build sturdier shelters, and settle in for a long stay. Although there are many hardships, the family lives in peace and harmony, and even rescues a girl who herself is a castaway on a nearby island. Recommended for ages 8 to 12.

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Reviewed by Michele Watson (Lexington, NC), October 12, 2009

My son who hates to read has really enjoyed this book. We read it together which I think helps. The study guide that we got to use with it suggests that you read the book in about a week. I tried to start that, but it was way too much reading. We would have to read 6 chapters a day. It's taking us a couple of weeks to read it and we seem to comprehend it better. I definitely recommend this book. my son is 11

Reviewed by Elizabeth M. (Rhode Island), April 01, 2005

This book should be required reading in every Christian household. The Disney movie was good, but can't hold a candle to the original. My sons loved this book and it can be read aloud to young children as well. For boys in particular this is a great story of adventure, rugged invention, moral behavior, and dependence on God.

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