Maxa's Children

Maxa's Children is a heartwarming novel written by Johanna Spyri, the renowned author of the classic children's book, Heidi. The story revolves around the lives of three siblings, Maxa, Toni, and Moni, who live in a small village nestled in the Swiss Alps.Maxa, the eldest of the three, is a responsible and caring sister who takes care of her younger siblings after their mother passes away. Toni is a mischievous boy who loves to play pranks on his sisters, while Moni is a sweet and innocent little girl who adores her siblings.The book takes us through the ups and downs of the children's lives as they navigate through various challenges, including poverty, illness, and the loss of their father. Despite these hardships, the siblings remain close and supportive of one another, relying on their love and strength to overcome any obstacle.As the story unfolds, we see Maxa's unwavering determination to provide for her family, Toni's growth into a responsible young man, and Moni's resilience in the face of adversity. Along the way, the children are aided by a cast of colorful characters, including a kind-hearted priest and a generous benefactor.Overall, Maxa's Children is a touching and inspiring tale of family, love, and perseverance that will captivate readers of all ages.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.