Maxa's Children

Maxa's Children is a novel written by Johanna Spyri, the author of the famous children's book, Heidi. The story is set in a small Swiss village and revolves around a young woman named Maxa, who is left to care for her six siblings after their parents pass away. Maxa is determined to keep her family together and provide for them, but she faces many challenges along the way.The book follows Maxa and her siblings as they navigate their new life without their parents. Maxa must work hard to provide for her family, but she is also determined to ensure that her siblings have a happy childhood. The children face many obstacles, including poverty, illness, and the disapproval of their neighbors.Despite these challenges, Maxa's love and dedication to her family never waver. She is a strong and determined character who is willing to do whatever it takes to keep her family together. The story is heartwarming and inspiring, and it teaches important lessons about the importance of family, hard work, and perseverance.Overall, Maxa's Children is a touching and uplifting novel that is sure to capture the hearts of readers of all ages. It is a timeless story that celebrates the power of love and the strength 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. 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.