The Swiss Family Robinson
- Grade
- Grade 5
- Author
- Johann David Wyss
- First published
- 1812
CEC adaptation of a classic work first published in 1812, adapted into three reading levels.
After a shipwreck, a Swiss pastor, his wife, and their four sons find themselves on an unknown island. Using teamwork and clever ideas, they build a treehouse home and learn to live from the land. The book is about family, problem-solving, and making the best of a hard situation.
Choose a level
R1 Access — Simpler language and shorter sentences. A good first step for newer readers.
R2 Core — The main grade-level reading.
R3 Challenge — Richer vocabulary and more complex sentences.
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