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The Swiss Family Robinson
After their ship founders at sea, members of the Robinson family find themselves stranded in an uninhabited, idyllic land. This edition includes a Reading Group guide and a Foreword by the Newbery Honor-winning author of "Shabanu, Daughter of the Wind." Originally written to entertain his four young sons, Johann David Wyss based "The Swiss Family Robinson" on Daniel Defoe's classic shipwreck story, "Robinson Crusoe" (1719). Upon its initial publication in 1812,"The Swiss Family Robinson" was received with great enthusiasm not only as a first-rate adventure story, but also as a practical guide to self-sufficiency.
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Under The Greenwood Tree
The publisher of this book utilises modern printing technologies as well as photocopying processes for reprinting and preserving rare works of literature that are out-of-print or on the verge of becoming lost. This book is one such reprint.
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The Happy Prince And Other Stories
The highest standards in editing and production have been applied to the Wordsworth Children\'s Classics, while the low price makes them affordable for everyone. Wordsworth\'s list covers a range of the best-loved stories for children, from nursery tales, classic fables, and fairy tales to stories that will appeal to older children and adults alike. Many of these volumes have contemporary illustrations, and while they are ideal for shared family reading, their attractive format will also encourage children to read for themselves. Like all Wordsworth Editions, these children\'s books represent unbeatable value.