The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss

The Swiss Family Robinson

Johann David Wyss with Scott McKowen (Illustrator)

341 pages first pub 1812 (editions)

fiction classics young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

Shipwrecked passengers on a deserted island: how will they survive? After their ship founders at sea, the Robinsons--father, mother, and four sons--find themselves stranded in an uninhabited, idyllic land. Young readers will enjoy watching them ha...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
lighthearted 26%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
funny 10%
reflective 6%
tense 6%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 41%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 21% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Average rating

3.53

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