Spyri
Americannoun
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The books that bring back powerful memories are “The Borrowers” books, by Mary Norton, “Heidi,” by Johanna Spyri, “Little Women,” by Louisa May Alcott, and “Harriet the Spy,” by Louise Fitzhugh.
From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 2019
His past works have focused on lovable and strong female characters, including his 1970s Japanese TV series “Heidi, Girl of the Alps,” based on the book by Swiss author Johanna Spyri.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 17, 2015
His past works have focused on lovable and strong female characters, including his 1970s Japanese TV series "Heidi, Girl of the Alps," based on the book by Swiss author Johanna Spyri.
From US News ● Feb. 17, 2015
Such, too, has been the fate of Johanna Spyri, the Swiss authoress, whose reputation is mistakenly supposed to rest on her story of Heidi.
From Cornelli by Johanna Spyri
Nevertheless, Madame Spyri has shown here but one side of her narrative ability.
From Cornelli by Johanna Spyri
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