excellent classic....
589931
I'm simply unable to add any info of significant value and praise than that which has already been stated about this great book, by others, far more experienced with the subject than me, so i'll just delegate you to those reviews...  love reading it, an excellent book by the original modern bushcraft-meister, mors kochanski.... literally decades before the fairly recent renaissance of bushcraft/primitive skills/survival movement, mors was deep into it from his early years and is still widely considered as the authority on the subject... this book might've been written over quarter of a century ago, and many other countless publications have since been written by a bunch of [often bogus, aspiring, self proclaimed] bushcraft/survival "experts", but if you could only own just one such book on the subject - this is the one to buy...
1889912
No doubt, all but everybody has seen the Walt Disney movie based upon this classic novel, but after reading the novel, itself, as an adult, it is engaging and quite remarkable. So much so that had I read the novel when I was younger I probably would have gotten bogged down in the 19th century language and not taken the Christian 'ethical' and moral facets introduced by the father to his children as seriously as I do today. A very entertaining novel.  Of the other Robinsonade genre novel types I have read including The Mysterious Island and Godfrey Morgan by Jules Verne and The Blue Lagoon by Henry De Vere Stacpoole, all these are superb literary examples to be placed side by side with The Swiss Family Robinson. In my personal view, it is a shame that Johann David Wyss did not not write most than this single book.  Again,Great read.  Waiting for a sequel... LOL....  There is... It is by Jules Verne.
4803655
This is a great classic. I have read it several times, so I knew what I was getting into. I was purchasing it for my 10th grade son because he had chosen it for a free reading project. It is a good boy book. He, unlike me, is not a reader. However, because the language is fairly simple and straightforward (not flowery and descriptive) yet is is powerful and moves the story quickly on, it captured and held his interest. It's a good read for anyone, but I would definitely recommend for an adolescent male who does not love to read.
3733208
Excellent movie for children of all ages...I am 81...good examples for all to follow. Thx for this selection of no crime, no drama of human mature disabling, etc.
4309427
It was a classic written many years ago.  The characters are portrayed well and come alive.  I would recommend it.
878495
Excellent book - a classic for a reason.  Some passages are stand alone masterpieces (underlined for ease with the kindle edition).
4427926
It was a treat to revisit the Princess Bride with my boys, who are the age of the boy to whom the story is being told and who have the same hang ups with "kissing books". They really go into the story and the characters. It is a timeless, modern classic that does not really get old. The special effects for the Rodents of Unusual Size is dated, but nevertheless, given the nature of the story being told, it is not a real distraction. Love this movie.
40521
A timeless classic and always well worth the read. My 8 year old and I read it together. She does not enjoy reading, but hated to put it down. It is an essential part of the Chronicals of Narnia collection
515471
This is a timeless classic enjoyed again and again. Illustrations are great and the story capivates young & old audiences alike.
3961037
Love this classic movie! My 8 year old son loved it too!! We can watch it over and over again.
29921
There is not much to say here. This is one of THE classics of this genre. The whole premise is really interesting, the story moves along really well.

Once I started this I could not put it down. Highly recommended.
1787008
What can I say...this is a classic. My 3 young boys love this story. Our old book wore out, so we are re-buying so we can retire it.
2863817
This was a great find.... all the classics. I simply loved every bit of it. Perfect to watch on a lazy Saturday morning just like old times.
3825009
This is a classic...I have read it many times over the years and always love revisiting it...!
4521329
Such a great classic!!! Audrey Hepburn is amazing and it's a great story of finding yourself and looking for true love!
2857546
Truly a classic -- a must read for anyone studying young adult/ children's literature as well as parents who'll love the deeper philosophical edge ... and, of course, kids themselves. Have at it.
(Dig into the whole series ...)Pratchett is one of the greats.

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4152125
The quality of the movie is great. This is a classic and even our small children really enjoyed it.