A Little Swiss Boy

A Little Swiss Boy by Johanna Spyri is a classic children's novel that tells the story of a young boy named Ursli who lives in a small village in Switzerland. Ursli is a hardworking and responsible boy who helps his family with their farm work and takes care of his beloved goat, Zila. However, when the time comes for the annual spring festival and the traditional procession to the alpine pastures, Ursli is left behind because he does not own a cow like the other boys. Determined to prove himself and participate in the festival, Ursli sets out on a journey to find a cow of his own. Along the way, he faces many challenges and meets new friends who help him achieve his goal. Through his adventures, Ursli learns valuable lessons about perseverance, courage, and the importance of friendship. A Little Swiss Boy is a heartwarming tale that celebrates the beauty of Swiss culture and the resilience of the human spirit.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 begins: 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.