Dora,

by Johanna Spyri

By the author of Heidi. Original red cloth with gilt title and black illustration of Dora reading, and with $1.50 on flap and the illustrated endpapers. All color plates present. An exceptionally well preserved copy, clean and unmarked. Jacket has mild rubbing to top corner and spine tip, and is otherwise fine, clean and bright. Protected by a Brodart cover.

Genres: Classics

215 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1924

About the author

Johanna Spyri was a Swiss author of children's stories, best known for Heidi. Born Johanna Louise Heusser in the rural area of Hirzel, Switzerland, as a child she spent several summers in the area around Chur in Graubünden, the setting she later would use in her novels.

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting again that this children's novel extolled the virtues of outdoor healthy living.

[Chantal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet little story with a good feeling. It is predictable and very mellow, but still nice to read.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pleasure-able read for all ages

While predictable, this is a charming story written in simple language that children and adults can enjoy. Like Alcott, the author aims to teach her readers the useful lessons of reliance on God and maintaining a cheerful disposition in trying times. Younger children, who wouldn't be able to understand Alcott's works well, should be able to read this with pleasure. Recommend.

[Liana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is probably my favorite book from childhood. I re-read it this summer, and still think it is an excellent story even though it's not as highly acclaimed as is Heidi.

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. Our copy is missing the last page(s).

[Libby Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely delightful.