The Swiss Family Robinson, Told in Words of One Syllable

"The Swiss Family Robinson, Told in Words of One Syllable" by Lucy Aikin is a reimagining of an older story about the Robinson family, who get stuck on a deserted island after a shipwreck. To make it on the island, they have to be clever, use what they have, and work as a team to live in this new place. The story starts with the big storm that leads to the family being stranded on the island. The father gives hope to his wife and four sons as they deal with the storm. After their ship hits a rock, the family is able to get to safety on what's left of the ship. Right away, they start gathering things they can use and getting ready for whatever comes next. The way the story begins shows how strong the family is and how ready they are to face the challenge of starting over in the wild.