Publisher's Synopsis
Maxa's Children is a classic novel written by the renowned Swiss author Johanna Spyri. The story revolves around a family who lives in a small village in Switzerland. The family consists of a mother, father, and their five children. The eldest child, Maxa, is a responsible and caring young woman who takes care of her younger siblings while their parents are away. The other children are also charming and endearing in their own ways.The book explores the daily lives of the family, their joys, and struggles. It also delves into the relationships between the siblings and their parents. The story takes a dramatic turn when the father of the family is accused of a crime he did not commit. The family's reputation is at stake, and they have to fight to prove their innocence.Johanna Spyri's writing style is engaging and captures the essence of Swiss village life in the 19th century. The book is an excellent read for both children and adults and is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations. It teaches valuable lessons about family, love, and perseverance in the face of adversity. Overall, Maxa's Children is a heartwarming and inspiring story that will leave readers feeling uplifted and hopeful.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. Maxa�������s Children begins: For nearly twenty years the ancient castle had stood on the heights silent and forsaken. Not a sound was to be heard except the twittering of the birds and the rustling of the old pine trees surrounding it. In former days, the swallows darted about the corner turrets on summer evenings, but now no happy faces looked down from the balconies to the green meadows and the laden apple trees in the valley. But at this moment two merry eyes gazed expectantly from the meadow toward the old castle as though able to see through the closely fastened shutters.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.
