Moni the Goat-Boy by Johanna Spyri
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"Moni the Goat-Boy" by Johanna Spyri is a children's novel set in the late 19th century, focusing on themes of innocence, responsibility, and the bond between humans and animals. The story centers around Moni, a young boy who works as a goat-herder in the beautiful mountains of Switzerland and shares a compassionate relationship with his goats, especially a little kid named Mäggerli. Through his adventures, the book explores Moni's encounters with other
characters and his internal struggles, highlighting moral dilemmas and the importance of doing what is right. The narrative follows Moni as he tends to his goats in the idyllic mountain setting while forming a friendship with Paula, a girl staying at a nearby Bath House. When a crisis arises regarding Mäggerli's future, Moni faces a moral challenge that leads him to a series of difficult decisions, ultimately learning valuable lessons about honesty, love, and faith. The story culminates in Moni's triumphant return to happiness as he is reunited with Mäggerli, illustrating the profound connection between a boy and his beloved goat. The rich imagery of the Swiss landscape paired with heartwarming themes makes this tale a delightful read for children and a timeless story about friendship and integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Spyri, Johanna, 1827-1901 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Copeland, Charles, 1858-1929 |
| Translator | Dole, Helen B., 1857-1944 |
| Uniform Title | Moni der Geissbub. English |
| Title | Moni the Goat-Boy |
| Credits |
Produced by E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Mountain life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Switzerland -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Goat farmers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9383 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-09383-3 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 594 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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