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Spyri

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[shpee-ree, spee-] / ˈʃpi ri, ˈspi- /

noun

  1. Johanna 1827–1901, Swiss author.


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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

After him are Barth, the author of “Poor Henry,” Stöber, and the Swiss Spyri, and the Catholic Christian Schmid, author of the “Easter Eggs.”

From Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 by Kurtz, J. H.

Through her knowledge and love of the country about which Madame Spyri wrote, and speaking her language, the translator, Helene H. Boll, appreciates her thoughts, and has faithfully reproduced them in this absorbing little story.

From Erick and Sally by Spyri, Johanna

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