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Violence
Barely any
Some hunting and survival content; the family kills animals for food; very mild
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
None
No distressing content; the family faces challenges but the overall register is cheerful and optimistic
What this book is about
A Swiss family is shipwrecked on a deserted tropical island after a storm disperses their fellow passengers, and must survive using their Christian faith, remarkable ingenuity, and the natural resources of the island. Johann David Wyss's 1812 classic follows the family as they build increasingly elaborate homes, domesticate animals, and create a life from almost nothing. An enduring adventure story about family, resourcefulness, and providence.
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