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    The document provides a book report for the novel "Swiss Family Robinson" by Johann David Wyss. It summarizes that the novel was first published in 1812 and tells the story of a shipwrecked Swiss family who are left alone on an uncharted island. The family, led by the intelligent and brave father, work together to build shelter, train animals, and survive in their new environment, demonstrating themes of self-reliance, family bonds, and perseverance in the face of adversity.

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    The document provides a book report for the novel "Swiss Family Robinson" by Johann David Wyss. It summarizes that the novel was first published in 1812 and tells the story of a shipwrecked Swiss family who are left alone on an uncharted island. The family, led by the intelligent and brave father, work together to build shelter, train animals, and survive in their new environment, demonstrating themes of self-reliance, family bonds, and perseverance in the face of adversity.

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    The document provides a book report for the novel "Swiss Family Robinson" by Johann David Wyss. It summarizes that the novel was first published in 1812 and tells the story of a shipwrecked Swiss family who are left alone on an uncharted island. The family, led by the intelligent and brave father, work together to build shelter, train animals, and survive in their new environment, demonstrating themes of self-reliance, family bonds, and perseverance in the face of adversity.

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    Book Report

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    Herzel Mae Mariano
    The document provides a book report for the novel "Swiss Family Robinson" by Johann David Wyss. It summarizes that the novel was first published in 1812 and tells the story of a shipwrecked Swiss family who are left alone on an uncharted island. The family, led by the intelligent and brave father, work together to build shelter, train animals, and survive in their new environment, demonstrating themes of self-reliance, family bonds, and perseverance in the face of adversity.

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    The key takeaways are about a family facing hardship after getting shipwrecked and having to rely on each other and their skills and ingenuity to survive alone on an island.

    The main characters are Mr. Robinson, Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson, Fritz, Ernest, Jack, Franz, and Jenny.

    After getting shipwrecked, the main challenges the Robinson family faced were being stranded alone on an unknown island with limited resources and having to provide for themselves and protect each other from harm.

    Book Report Swiss Family Robinson By: Johann David Wyss Henzler Jon Mariano Sir Luis Suyam Jr

    I. II.

    Swiss Family Robinson Author: Johann David Wyss Born on May 28, 1743 and passed on January 11, 1818. He is best remembered for his book The Swiss Family Robinson. It is said that he was inspired by Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, but wanted to write a story from which his own children would learn, as the father in the story taught important lessons to his children. The Swiss Family Robinson was first published in 1812 and translated into English two years later. It has since become one of the most popular books of all time.

    III. Characters 1. Mr. Robinson A great father who knows a great deal of information on everything. He demonstrates bravery, self-reliance and wisdom. 2. Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson The mother who is intelligent and resourceful. Always ready and a very good cook. 3. Fritz 15 years old and the eldest of the four children. Though not so intellegent, he is more on physical and accompanies his father on many quests. 4. Ernest 12 years old, second of the four. Intelligent but less physically active boy. 5. Jack 10 years old, thoughtless, bold, vivacious and the quickest of the four. Resembles a bit of Fritz 6. Franz 6 years old and a mixture of the four. Clever and smart. 7. Jenny An English girl also shipwrecked and lived in Smokin Rock for almost 4 years alone. Shy but sporty. 8. Other characters Captain Littlestone, Mr. Wolston and Family IV. a. b. c. V. Settings Place: East Indies Time: Time of explorations in Europe Mood: Adventure Conflict The ship got wrecked and the Robinson family was left alone. Plot Summary Theme Reflection The novel was written in the late 1960s, by Mr. Wyss. I started reading this book last 2008, in my freshmen years but I never finished it due to laziness of reading. However, I took the opportunity to finish it when it was required for me to pass a book report. The start of the novel was good because it spoke of abandonship and family assurance. The Robinson family, literally, made their self get to the safe lands after their abandonment in the ship after being wrecked. Then there came the sturggle of the family alone, desserted in an unknown island. They provided for themselves and protected each other from harm. One thing that amazes me most is how they provided for themselves despite the insuffiecience of good materials but due to their hard work, they made everything. One thing more is how they trained these animals like their dogs, a monkey,

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    an eagle, horses, bulls, jackals, and even an ostrich. They trained these animals to serve them and in turn, protect and raise them. I bet not all person in the world could do that. But the most important thing? How they handled stress and the acceptance that they are indeed alone on that island. I was astonished with their love and care for their family. The protected and comforted each of their family member with everything they had. They even showed much hospitality with their guest even with their present situation. As an overall reaction, I fell amazed. Even there are some things that are really hard to believe, I still salute this novel and to the writer himself. My ratings would be 86-94%.

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