Moni der Geißbub by Johanna Spyri
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"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.)
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| Author | Spyri, Johanna, 1827-1901 |
|---|---|
| Title | Moni der Geißbub |
| Alternate Title | Moni der Geissbub |
| Credits | Delphine Lettau |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| 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. | 9860 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Last Update | Oct 8, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 337 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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