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  • The Swiss Family Robinson

  • By: Johann Wyss
  • Narrated by: George Guidall
  • Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (493 ratings)

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The Swiss Family Robinson

By: Johann Wyss
Narrated by: George Guidall
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Publisher's summary

After the Robinsons - a minister, his wife, and their 4 young sons - are shipwrecked on a desert island, they must adapt to their new environment, which includes exotic birds and animals, but none of the comforts they enjoyed in their native Switzerland. Without modern conveniences or even clocks and calendars, the Robinsons must use common sense to build a home, find food, and tame the island's wild animals. Through their struggles and achievements, the courageous family not only survives, but finds a spiritual happiness that they never experienced in their civilized homeland.

©1812 Johann David Wyss (P)1994 Recorded Books, Inc.
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Some fathers are content with teaching their children through light conversation over, say, a game of catch. Others, like Johann Wyss, write an epic tale of adventure and survival. What was initially written in hopes that Wyss could teach his children about family values and the natural world, The Swiss Family Robinson has gone on to be adored by generations for its moral lessons and exotic drama. And with veteran narrator George Guidall's thrilling performance in this production, The Swiss Family Robinson is sure to entertain many generations to come.

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"This is one of the dearest old books in the world." (W.D. Howells)

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Full family entertainment!

Good for any person of any age. They will find joy in many different areas of the many characters situations.

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Great classic book, not the best recording

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This is a great classic book, but the recording is not very sharp and sometimes difficult to hear clearly, everyone should read "listen" to this book maybe just try another copy.

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Always love the classics

One can never be better than a classic that you can grow up with and still love to read or hear.

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Lovely story

Narrator was like a father reading a beloved book to his children. before bed. I loved this rendition.

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History is valid today

Overall an excellent story, although it can lag a bit in parts. Much of the scientific information can be applied today, not to mention the work ethic and bravery. I wondered as I listened if I could survive under the same circumstances.

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Good Classic Listen

This is a fun classic listen. I really enjoyed it. There were so parts that went kinda long, but for the most part it was fun.

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Awesome!

The narrator is the perfect father in this story. I, despite the trappings of modernity, found myself wanting to join their thankful, adventurous life. What a wonderful performance!

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Excellent!

I’m just sorry that I’ve not read this book before. The movie really doesn’t do justice to this story.

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Good

It is a good and exiting story it is a must read if I could I would give it 10000 stars audible thanks for the story

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Awesome version!!!!!!!

You know the story never changes, but it doesn't seem the same with Mr. Guidall reading it. He took us to that island, every step of the way. We laughed when the cheldren laughed, cried when our hearts were touched. He gives so much life to this reading that our daughter thought that there were many people reading. Please do not hesitate to get this. When you feel like part of the Robinson family, you couldn't for better. A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++




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