The Swiss Family Robinson

A terrible storm strands a Swiss pastor, with his wife and four sons, on a tropical island. Luckily, the Robinsons are optimistic and inventive, and with what they salvage from the wrecked ship, the islandýs abundant fruits, plants, and animals, they soon adaptýeach day discovering new dangers, skills, and delights in their strange new life.Jon Scieszka, the National Ambassador for Young Peopleýs Literature, is the author of many award-winning books, including The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!and Guys Read.