No, The Swiss Family Robinson is not a true story. It is a fictional novel written by Johann David Wyss. The book was first published in 1812 and tells the story of a Swiss family who is shipwrecked on a deserted island. The family works together to survive and create a new life for themselves on the island. The novel is an adventure story that has captured the imagination of readers for generations. While the story is not based on real events, it is inspired by the author’s desire to teach his children about family values, resourcefulness, and the natural world.