Project Gutenberg 2004-11-23 Public domain in the USA. 76 Spyri, Johanna 1827 1901 Heusser, Johanna Louise Spyri, Johanna Heusser Dole, Helen B. Dole, H. B. (Helen B.) 20015071 Toni, the Little Woodcarver E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Michael Ciesielski, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Toni, the Little Woodcarver" by Johanna Spyri is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around a young boy named Toni who, despite experiencing the tragic loss of his father at a tender age, grows up in a loving household where his mother, Elsbeth, encourages his artistic talents. The story delves into Toni's heartfelt journey from childhood to adolescence, emphasizing themes of perseverance, love, hardship, and the development of his woodcarving skills. The narrative unfolds as Toni, initially a cheerful and helpful boy, faces the challenges that arise after his father's untimely death. His mother, struggling to make ends meet, eventually sends him away for work as he grows older. However, Toni finds solace in carving wood, inspired by his natural talent and determination. As the seasons change, his experiences on the mountain, coupled with a significant bout of depression following intense thunderstorm fears, lead him to a sanitarium for recovery. It's there that his deep bond with his mother is reestablished, fostering a transformative healing journey. Ultimately, Toni's passion for woodcarving is reignited, leading to a promising future where he joyfully returns home, equipped with new skills and opportunities, underscoring the power of love and art in overcoming life's difficulties. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Switzerland -- Juvenile fiction Peasants -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Children's Literature Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Novels 88596 2025-07-06T08:24:55.997077 text/html 66244 2024-10-28T21:08:34 text/html 425648 2025-07-06T08:25:01.285547 application/epub+zip 423350 2025-07-06T08:24:58.597027 application/epub+zip 88605 2025-07-06T08:24:57.534058 application/epub+zip 544856 2025-07-06T08:25:03.266528 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 532473 2025-07-06T08:25:00.510561 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 167129 2022-09-07T14:41:36.597620 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 81562 2023-10-06T11:51:58.131196 text/plain 61652 2024-10-28T21:08:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17460 2025-07-06T08:25:03.397520 application/rdf+xml 14249 2025-07-06T08:24:58.021030 image/jpeg 4142 2025-07-06T08:24:57.775056 image/jpeg 417734 2025-07-06T08:24:56.017062 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia de.wikipedia