A Little Swiss Boy

by Johanna Spyri

""A Little Swiss Boy"" is a classic children's book written by Johanna Spyri. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Ursli who lives in a small mountain village in Switzerland. Ursli is a kind-hearted and hardworking boy who dreams of owning a cow of his own. However, his family is poor and cannot afford to buy him one. Ursli is determined to find a way to earn enough money to buy his cow, and he sets out on a journey to sell his hand-carved wooden animals in the nearby town. Along the way, Ursli faces many challenges and obstacles, but with the help of his friends and family, he perseveres and eventually achieves his dream. ""A Little Swiss Boy"" is a heartwarming tale of perseverance, friendship, and the power of determination. It is a timeless classic that has been beloved by generations of readers around the world.1926. Illustrated by Francis Brundage. Spyri is the Swiss writer whose story for children, Heidi, is known all over the world. Her psychological insight into the child mind, her humor, and her ability to enter into childish joys and sorrows give her books attraction and lasting value. A Little Swiss Boy The June sun shone on the green slope above the village of Leuk and the grass carpeting the heights far beyond with cool green filled the air with fragrance. In front of an isolated house on the road to the baths of Leuk two women engaged in earnest conversation. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

248 pages, Paperback

First published July 2, 1926

About the author

Johanna Spyri was a Swiss author of children's stories, best known for Heidi. Born Johanna Louise Heusser in the rural area of Hirzel, Switzerland, as a child she spent several summers in the area around Chur in Graubünden, the setting she later would use in her novels.

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this as much as I always loved her books when I read them as a child, and when they were read to me, too. Fantastic.