Their Island Home: The Later Adventures of the Swiss Family Robinson

Book Description

Their Island Home: The Later Adventures of the Swiss Family Robinson written by Jules Verne, author of other works like “The Castaways of the Flag” and “The Lighthouse at the End of the World.” This version has had the type entirely reset.

It’s commonly said that sequels are disappointing. They often are, and the reason is pretty clear. If the first story was planned and written well, it should be a whole, finished work that the author is done with. If they give in to public demands for “more” and claim the original was just the “first part” of a bigger story, anything they add on is likely to feel forced, driven by vanity or greed instead of genuine inspiration. Sir Walter Scott didn’t make that mistake. He wasn’t tempted by the huge success of “Waverly” to churn out “further adventures” of its somewhat fussy main character. Instead, he turned his creative energy to a brand new story, satisfying the public’s appetite for more romance while earning new praise and, of course, more money. – Cranstound Metcalfe