The Swiss Family Robinson

"For many days we had been tempest-tossed...the raging storm increased in fury until on the seventh day all hope was lost." So begins this delightful adventure story. The Robinson family, a Swiss pastor, his wife, and four sons, will emerge alive from this terrible storm, bringing to land two dogs and a shipload of livestock: hens, pigeons, and geese.

Inspired by Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, this uplifting tale relates a family's ingenuity and courage as they struggle to survive on an exotic tropical island.

(P)1996 Blackstone Audiobooks

great classic

I really enjoyed this reading. still a wonderful story to be loved by all ages. reader was wonderful.

Not like the movie

It took me a bit to enjoy the voice of the narrator. The changes in his voice for the different characters is subtle, but you can tell who's who. I always loved this movie as a kid. The book is way more detailed, which is what I expected. However, this was not what I expected. I did enjoy it and glad I took the time to listen.

Enjoyed listening while driving to our destination and going home. Wonderful

We enjoyed listening while riding. The reader did a nice job. Easy to listen. Pleasant voice. A good book for our vacation.

Aristocratic English accent for a Swiss family?

Where is a nice soft Swiss German accent? Classic story, wrong image of a Swiss patriarch. I kept expecting. "God save the Queen" to pop out. of his very proper rBritish accent.

A classic for a reason.

This is still such a beautuful, wholesome story of family cheerfully making do in all situations, and working hard together to carve out a good and full life. A delightful listen.