Project Gutenberg 2015-02-14 Public domain in the USA. 260 Spyri, Johanna 1827 1901 Heusser, Johanna Louise Spyri, Johanna Heusser Kunz, Edith F. Moni the Goat Boy, and Other Stories Moni the goat boy -- Without a friend -- The little runaway. 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) "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 ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories Switzerland -- Fiction Mountain life -- Switzerland -- Fiction PZ Text Category: Short Stories Category: Children & Young Adult Reading 294168 2025-08-19T11:10:08.496533 text/html 274941 2024-10-24T17:00:42 text/html 2090909 2025-08-19T11:10:14.196573 application/epub+zip 2087936 2025-08-19T11:10:09.601569 application/epub+zip 194605 2025-08-19T11:10:09.044526 application/epub+zip 2168496 2025-08-19T11:10:17.534515 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2135912 2025-08-19T11:10:13.608510 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 247923 2022-09-21T20:36:47.760907 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255145 2025-08-19T11:10:07.624555 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 235142 2024-10-24T17:00:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17386 2025-08-19T11:10:17.727484 application/rdf+xml 32702 2025-08-19T11:10:09.134535 image/jpeg 3525 2025-08-19T11:10:09.087540 image/jpeg 2056777 2025-08-19T11:10:08.619588 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