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The Swiss Family Robinson

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Classics Fiction Young Adult Historical Fiction

by Johann David Wyss, Scott McKowen, Arthur Pober

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3.92 (78.4K ratings)
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description 345 pages

The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss, Scott McKowen, Arthur Pober holds a well received rating of 3.92 out of 5, based on 78.4K reader ratings. First published in 1812. The book spans 345 pages.

About The Swiss Family Robinson

The Robinsons leave their home in Switzerland planning to settle half a world away. But things do not turn out as they had expected. The sole survivors of a terrible shipwreck, they wash ashore to learn that the danger has only begun. Their new world will test their courage, cleverness, endurance, and faith as they struggle to survive and create a civilization of their own in the wilderness. Note: This Townsend Library classic has been carefully edited to be more accessible to today's students. It includes a brief author's biography and an afterword that provides important context about the work.

Detail Value
Author Johann David Wyss, Scott McKowen, Arthur Pober
Published 1812
Pages 345
Genres Classics, Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction
Average Rating 3.92 / 5.00
Total Ratings 78,355

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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78.4K ratings
With a rating of 3.92, The Swiss Family Robinson is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.92
This Book
4.03
Historical Fiction Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Swiss Family Robinson?

The Swiss Family Robinson is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is The Swiss Family Robinson worth reading?

Based on 78.4K reader ratings, The Swiss Family Robinson has an average score of 3.92 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is The Swiss Family Robinson?

The Swiss Family Robinson has 345 pages.

Who wrote The Swiss Family Robinson?

The Swiss Family Robinson was written by Johann David Wyss, Scott McKowen, Arthur Pober. It was first published in 1812.

What is the ISBN for The Swiss Family Robinson?

The ISBN-13 for The Swiss Family Robinson is 9781402726030.0.

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