The Swiss Family Robinson

by Martin Powell (Adapted By), Johann David Wyss, Gerardo Sandoval (Illustrations)

A family from Switzerland is shipwrecked on a deserted island. They discover that the island is filled with plants and animals they've never seen before. Unfortunately, not all of the creatures are friendly. These reader-favorite tiles are now updated for enhanced Common Core State Standards support, including discussion and writing prompts developed by a Common Core expert, an expanded introduction, bolded glossary words and dynamic new covers.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Classics, Adventure, Middle Grade, Graphic Novels Comics, Comics

72 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2008

About the author

Librarian note:
There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. This entry is for Martin ^ Powell.


Martin Powell is the author of hundreds of science fiction, mystery, and horror stories. He has worked in the comic book industry since 1986, writing for Marvel, DC, Malibu, Caliber, Moonstone, and Disney, among others, and has been nominated for the coveted Eisner Award. Martin also writes children’s books, and frequently contributes prose for many short story anthologies. He resides in Saint Paul, MN.

Reviews

[Lara Ienco · Rating 4 out of 5]

Muy cute 😊

[Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance · Rating 4 out of 5]

My online book group is reading Swiss Family Robinson this month. Our leader set me free when she revealed that scholars say there is no one single authoritative version. Okay. So, shall I read the 496 page version, written on a ninth grade reading level? Or shall I go for the 112 page adaptation, written with third graders in mind? Should I choose the 72 page graphic novel? I settled on the last two. And I think I chose wisely. Plenty of action and adventure and quite readable to boot. I'm pretty sure I read some version of this as a child as I've always had a secret longing to live in a treehouse.

[Elsie Vandevere · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Family Adventure

Their series takes directly from the classic narration and dialog, losing none of the quality of the original. However, the visuals and shorter word count allow young readers to enjoy these books. Resourcefulness, choosing joy, cooperation and family are all themes. Beautiful visuals, though not normally a graphic noble/comics fan. Very impressed.
*Warning: pet death*

[Amanda Gilles · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's not the original 400+ page novel so if that is what you expect going into you're wrong.

However it is a great read for a younger reader interested in classics but not ready for the full version. I have not read the original classic but this graphic novel encourages me to do so. I also enjoyed the set of questions both comprehension and writing based at the end-making for a good use in a classroom!

[Robin McCann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good quick review of The Swiss Family Robinson in graphic novel format. Being as short as it is they did a good job of summing up the story. I hope that after reading these students might try the full novels.

[Austin Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great job (again)

This book is without a doubt a masterpiece -But, I do wish that it was more like the movie (it may be confusing to some). But then again it was a great book. I recommend reading it.

[Goshen PL Childrens · Rating 5 out of 5]

An adventure that most kids would dive right into reading.

[emyrose8 · Rating 4 out of 5]

A decent retelling of The Swiss Family Robinson, though it seems much has been cut out of the original story.

[Equiano · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was good. I liked the drawings.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting look into the family. A brief glance at the story with beautiful illustrations. Nice easy read

[Hamba Allah · Rating 3 out of 5]

i don't know

[Valen · Rating 3 out of 5]

lo leí para el colegio (usualmente los libros del colegio son malos) este libro estubo bien :)
XD

[Aldanacome · Rating 5 out of 5]

Me encanta

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stranded on a remote island after a shipwreck, this ingenious family struggles to survive. Exciting, action packed graphic novel....

[Idk]

amaizing books

[Asia Campbell · Rating 3 out of 5]

its ok

[faesera · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read several editions of this story. This is student's edition. I read this as to teach my students for their literature component. I like this edition coz it's simple , colourful, contemporary and I believe, the kids would love the illustrations.

[Natalia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now I want to read the original book.

[Huey Pham]

i thick the book was great because i like comic books that is a adventure book .

[Nukeman]

i want chapter 7