Project Gutenberg 2019-12-27 Public domain in the USA. 70 Spyri, Johanna 1827 1901 Heusser, Johanna Louise Spyri, Johanna Heusser Peppino Tapio Riikonen "Peppino" by Johanna Spyri is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the picturesque Italian village of Albano and follows a young boy named Peppino, who navigates his simple life marked by a deep bond with his mother and the challenges of growing up without his father. The narrative delves into themes of innocence, aspiration, and familial love, giving readers a glimpse into Peppino's world as he dreams of a brighter future. The opening of the novel introduces us to the lively setting of Albano where Peppino and his mother run a small majale restaurant, serving unique dishes to travelers and villagers alike. The scene is bustling with activity as tourists explore the area, and Peppino is portrayed as a hardworking, resourceful boy eagerly helping his mother. Concurrently, we are introduced to Helmina and Klara, two young women visiting from elsewhere. Their curiosity and excitement about the local culture highlight the simple joys of life in Albano, while Peppino's longing for adventure and a better life unfolds through interactions with his friends and townsfolk, setting the stage for the development of his character and the challenges he will face. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 46.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Children's stories Italy -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Novels 133152 2025-07-24T08:58:58.808002 text/html 132970 2023-09-26T07:39:00.484895 text/html 103532 2025-07-24T08:59:02.874943 application/epub+zip 104297 2025-07-24T08:59:00.380929 application/epub+zip 104297 2025-07-24T08:58:59.292924 application/epub+zip 174309 2025-07-24T08:59:04.885907 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 165924 2025-07-24T08:59:02.286958 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 143876 2022-09-27T15:07:17.209776 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 121656 2025-07-24T08:58:58.570959 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 101990 2024-10-17T15:31:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 11091 2025-07-24T08:59:05.028911 application/rdf+xml 9045 2025-07-24T08:58:59.779948 image/jpeg 2441 2025-07-24T08:58:59.529972 image/jpeg 101324 2025-07-24T08:58:58.819958 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