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Title: Moni der Geißbub
Alternate Title: Moni der Geissbub
Credits: Delphine Lettau
Summary: "Moni der Geißbub" by Johanna Spyri is a charming children’s novel written in the late 19th century. This heartwarming tale follows the life of Moni, a young goat herder, as he experiences the joys and challenges of living in the Swiss mountains. The narrative explores themes of innocence, love for nature, and the moral dilemmas that test Moni's character. The story begins with Moni happily tending to his flock in the beautiful mountain scenery, where he sings and enjoys the company of his beloved goats, particularly a sweet little goat named Mäggerli. As the plot unfolds, Moni faces a significant moral conflict when he learns that his cherished Mäggerli may be sold and slaughtered. In his quest to protect the goat, he grapples with his conscience after making a questionable promise to a friend about keeping a found object secret. Ultimately, Moni’s honesty and love for Mäggerli lead him to rectify his mistakes, highlighting the importance of integrity and the nurturing bond between a boy and his animals. By the end, Moni finds joy again through the return of his beloved Mäggerli, reinforcing the novel's uplifting message about faith and righteousness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Spyri, Johanna, 1827-1901
EBook No.: 9860
Published: Feb 1, 2006
Downloads: 154
Language: German
Subject: Mountain life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Switzerland -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Goat farmers -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Moni der Geißbub
Alternate Title: Moni der Geissbub
Credits: Delphine Lettau
Summary: "Moni der Geißbub" by Johanna Spyri is a charming children’s novel written in the late 19th century. This heartwarming tale follows the life of Moni, a young goat herder, as he experiences the joys and challenges of living in the Swiss mountains. The narrative explores themes of innocence, love for nature, and the moral dilemmas that test Moni's character. The story begins with Moni happily tending to his flock in the beautiful mountain scenery, where he sings and enjoys the company of his beloved goats, particularly a sweet little goat named Mäggerli. As the plot unfolds, Moni faces a significant moral conflict when he learns that his cherished Mäggerli may be sold and slaughtered. In his quest to protect the goat, he grapples with his conscience after making a questionable promise to a friend about keeping a found object secret. Ultimately, Moni’s honesty and love for Mäggerli lead him to rectify his mistakes, highlighting the importance of integrity and the nurturing bond between a boy and his animals. By the end, Moni finds joy again through the return of his beloved Mäggerli, reinforcing the novel's uplifting message about faith and righteousness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Spyri, Johanna, 1827-1901
EBook No.: 9860
Published: Feb 1, 2006
Downloads: 154
Language: German
Subject: Mountain life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Switzerland -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Goat farmers -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.