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Title: Moni the Goat Boy, and Other Stories
Contents: Moni the goat boy -- Without a friend -- The little runaway.
Credits: E-text prepared by David Edwards, Haragos Pál, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary: "Moni the Goat Boy and Other Stories" by Johanna Spyri is a collection of children's stories written in the late 19th century. The initial story within the collection introduces readers to Moni, a cheerful goat boy who lives a simple and happy life in the Swiss mountains, showcasing his love for his goats and the profound bond he shares with his grandmother. The stories aim to capture the joys and struggles of childhood, reflecting on themes of nature, friendship, and responsibility. The opening of the book depicts a picturesque mountain setting where Moni, the protagonist, interacts with his goats and experiences the simple pleasures of life in the Alps. Readers witness Moni's daily routine of herding and caring for his goats, particularly his favorite, a delicate kid named Meggy. He faces challenges, such as saving Meggy from danger, which helps to illustrate his bravery and nurturing spirit. Moni's character is contrasted with the affluent visitors at the nearby hotel, particularly a young girl named Paula, who expresses fascination with his carefree way of life. This engaging introduction sets the tone for a charming exploration of childhood and connection with nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Spyri, Johanna, 1827-1901
Translator: Kunz, Edith F.
EBook No.: 48254
Published: Feb 14, 2015
Downloads: 249
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Switzerland -- Fiction
Subject: Mountain life -- Switzerland -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Moni the Goat Boy, and Other Stories
Contents: Moni the goat boy -- Without a friend -- The little runaway.
Credits: E-text prepared by David Edwards, Haragos Pál, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary: "Moni the Goat Boy and Other Stories" by Johanna Spyri is a collection of children's stories written in the late 19th century. The initial story within the collection introduces readers to Moni, a cheerful goat boy who lives a simple and happy life in the Swiss mountains, showcasing his love for his goats and the profound bond he shares with his grandmother. The stories aim to capture the joys and struggles of childhood, reflecting on themes of nature, friendship, and responsibility. The opening of the book depicts a picturesque mountain setting where Moni, the protagonist, interacts with his goats and experiences the simple pleasures of life in the Alps. Readers witness Moni's daily routine of herding and caring for his goats, particularly his favorite, a delicate kid named Meggy. He faces challenges, such as saving Meggy from danger, which helps to illustrate his bravery and nurturing spirit. Moni's character is contrasted with the affluent visitors at the nearby hotel, particularly a young girl named Paula, who expresses fascination with his carefree way of life. This engaging introduction sets the tone for a charming exploration of childhood and connection with nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Spyri, Johanna, 1827-1901
Translator: Kunz, Edith F.
EBook No.: 48254
Published: Feb 14, 2015
Downloads: 249
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Switzerland -- Fiction
Subject: Mountain life -- Switzerland -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.