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Johann David Wyss

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Johann David Wyss (1743–1818) was a Swiss writer best known for The Swiss Family Robinson. Wyss was inspired by Daniel Defoe’s classic novel Robinson Crusoe but wanted to create a story that would be accessible to children. His iconic novel has been adapted numerous times for television, film, and the stage.  

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The Swiss Family Robinson
The Swiss Family Robinson

The Swiss Family Robinson

by Johann David Wyss

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Classic Starts®: The Swiss Family Robinson
Classic Starts®: The Swiss Family Robinson

Classic Starts®: The Swiss Family Robinson

by Johann David Wyss, Abridged by Chris Tait, Illustrated by Karl James Mountford

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The Swiss Family Robinson
The Swiss Family Robinson

The Swiss Family Robinson

by Johann David Wyss, Illustrated by Scott McKowen, Afterword by Arthur Pober

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