Erick and Sally by Johanna Spyri
QR code
"Erick and Sally" by Johanna Spyri is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in Switzerland, following the lives of young Erick and Sally, who face trials shaped by family, friendship, and the emotional landscape of their small village life. The narrative introduces vibrant scenes from their everyday adventures, capturing the innocence and curiosity of childhood as they interact with family, peers, and the enigmatic new residents
in their community. At the start of the book, we meet Erick and Sally, children living in the parsonage of Upper Wood. The opening chapters highlight their school life, where Erick, Sally, and their brothers navigate friendships and the implications of new arrivals in town. The story introduces the intriguing character of a mysterious woman who arrives with her son, Erick, evoking curiosity and gossip among the village children, especially Sally. Over the course of the early chapters, we witness Sally's determination to understand this new family, setting the stage for themes of connection, empathy, and the challenges of change, all while peppered with youthful exuberance and charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Spyri, Johanna, 1827-1901 |
|---|---|
| Title | Erick and Sally |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Orphans -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Switzerland -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10436 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-10436-2 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 269 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!