The Swiss Family Robinson (Penguin Classics)

This book was ssooooo much better than the movie- the environment, the stories of encounters with natural threats and wonders, and the imagery of the family's home are so much richer in the book- I loved this book! Good fun read.

My first big book. I read this in fourth grade and was hooked.

Another great book for the family. As with Heidi, the book highlights the author's faith much more than the popular Disney film.

I dunno, I must've read an unabridged version because I just couldn't get into it. I always got Fritz and Franz confused and there was too much detailed explanation of WHAT they did to survive rather than showing much character development. But it's very useful to have with you if you're shipwrecked on a lush, deserted island and need to survive for a few months. But I really like the movie: I...more

I dunno, I must've read an unabridged version because I just couldn't get into it. I always got Fritz and Franz confused and there was too much detailed explanation of WHAT they did to survive rather than showing much character development. But it's very useful to have with you if you're shipwrecked on a lush, deserted island and need to survive for a few months. But I really like the movie: I guess I was expecting the book to be like it.   hide