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100 1 _aSpyri, Johanna,
_d1827-1901
240 1 0 _aMoni der Geissbub. English
245 1 0 _aMoni the Goat-Boy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-01
508 _aProduced by E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMountain life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSwitzerland -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aGoat farmers -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aCopeland, Charles,
_d1858-1929
700 1 _aDole, Helen B.,
_d1857-1944
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9383
999 _c51142
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