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Toni, the Little Woodcarver

Toni, the Little Woodcarver

By: Johanna Spyri
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 Toni is a young boy who discovers a deep passion for woodcarving. However, when tragedy strikes and his father passes away, Toni must set aside his dreams to support his mother, Elsbeth. The only job available to him is as a herdsman high in the mountains, far from the home he cherishes. Isolated and burdened by his sorrow, he endures great hardship, with no one to turn to for solace. Ultimately, it is his mothers unwavering love that has the power to guide him back to hope and purpose. (Summary by Rainee)Copyright Fiction Classics Literature & Fiction
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  • 004 - In the Sanitarium

    004 - In the Sanitarium
    Feb 19 2026
    Toni is a young boy who discovers a deep passion for woodcarving. However, when tragedy strikes and his father passes away, Toni must set aside his dreams to support his mother, Elsbeth. The only job available to him is as a herdsman high in the mountains, far from the home he cherishes. Isolated and burdened by his sorrow, he endures great hardship, with no one to turn to for solace. Ultimately, it is his mothers unwavering love that has the power to guide him back to hope and purpose. (Summary by Rainee)
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    21 mins
  • 003 - Up In the Mountains

    003 - Up In the Mountains
    Feb 19 2026
    Toni is a young boy who discovers a deep passion for woodcarving. However, when tragedy strikes and his father passes away, Toni must set aside his dreams to support his mother, Elsbeth. The only job available to him is as a herdsman high in the mountains, far from the home he cherishes. Isolated and burdened by his sorrow, he endures great hardship, with no one to turn to for solace. Ultimately, it is his mothers unwavering love that has the power to guide him back to hope and purpose. (Summary by Rainee)
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    19 mins
  • 002 - A Hard Sentence

    002 - A Hard Sentence
    Feb 19 2026
    Toni is a young boy who discovers a deep passion for woodcarving. However, when tragedy strikes and his father passes away, Toni must set aside his dreams to support his mother, Elsbeth. The only job available to him is as a herdsman high in the mountains, far from the home he cherishes. Isolated and burdened by his sorrow, he endures great hardship, with no one to turn to for solace. Ultimately, it is his mothers unwavering love that has the power to guide him back to hope and purpose. (Summary by Rainee)
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    10 mins
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