The Swiss Family Robinson is a good book for children, particularly those interested in adventure and it is rather exciting though often repetitive. It reads like a fantasy of what naïve children think it would be like to live on a desert island. The Robinson's are able to tame a litany of animals that would admittedly be awesome to have as pets but rather unrealistic. On top of this they encounter elephants, tigers, lions, ostriches, bears, an anaconda like snake, jaguars, and hippos. These are all very cool animals but is there an ecosystem that could support all these varied creatures? I think not, but I am not certain. Either way, it is fun to imagine a desert island where so much adventure could be found with an elaborate tree house and pet monkey. The story is fun and wholesome though lacks the emotional depth that Robinson Crusoe displays, though is a more kid friendly version of the genre.