Johanna Spyri

Johanna Spyri

2 Series • 21 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Heidi (1880)
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Publication Order of Collections
Start with: Moni the Goat Boy, and Other Stories (1915)

ⓘ About Johanna Spyri

Johanna Spyri Johanna Spyri was a Swiss storyteller who had a special gift for writing children’s books. Many people know her for creating the beloved character Heidi. She grew up in the rural village of Hirzel. As a child, she spent happy summers near Chur in Graubünden, a region that would later become the beautiful backdrop for her novels. She had a real talent for crafting characters who feel like genuine people. Her protagonists are often easy to root for and connect with. Spyri filled their lives with interesting challenges and warm friendships. This makes her stories a genuine pleasure to read and get lost in. Perhaps her greatest skill was spinning a truly compelling narrative. She knew just how to build a plot that captures your attention.

All Book Series by Johanna Spyri

1
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Heidi

Series opener · book 1 of 20 · published 1880

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1880
2
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Toni, the Little Woodcarver

Book 2 of 20 · published 1882

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1882
3
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Uncle Titus and His Visit to the Country

Book 3 of 20 · published 1883

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1883
4
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Gritli's Children

Book 4 of 20 · published 1884

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1884
5
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Cornelli

Book 5 of 20 · published 1892

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1892
6
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What Sami Sings with the Birds

Book 6 of 20 · published 1901

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1901
7
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Rico and Stineli

Book 7 of 20 · published 1911

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1911
8
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Mazli

Book 8 of 20 · published 1921

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1921
9
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Erick and Sally

Book 9 of 20 · published 1921

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1921
10
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Vinzi

Book 10 of 20 · published 1923

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1923
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Veronica

Book 11 of 20 · published 1924

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1924
12
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Dora

Book 12 of 20 · published 1924

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1924
13
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Jorli

Book 13 of 20 · published 1924

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1924
14
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The Children's Christmas Carol

Book 14 of 20 · published 1957

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1957
15
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Heimatlos

Book 15 of 20 · published 1959

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1959
16
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Eveli the Little Singer

Book 16 of 20 · published 2004

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2004
17
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Veronica And Other Friends

Book 17 of 20 · published 2009

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2009
18
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Rico and Wiseli

Book 18 of 20 · published 2015

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2015
19
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The Rose Child

Book 19 of 20 · published 2018

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2018
20
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Sina

Latest in the series · book 20 of 20 · published 2019

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2019
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Moni the Goat Boy, and Other Stories

Single-title series · published 1915

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1915

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Johanna Spyri?

Johanna Spyri Johanna Spyri was a Swiss storyteller who had a special gift for writing children's books. Many people know her for creating the beloved character Heidi. She grew up in the rural village of Hirzel.

Which Johanna Spyri series should I start with?

Johanna Spyri's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Heidi (1880).

How many books has Johanna Spyri written?

Johanna Spyri has 21 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1880 and 2019. They are filed under 2 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Standalone Novels and Collections.

In what order should Johanna Spyri's series be read?

No reading order is needed: none of the 21 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.

How are Johanna Spyri's books organised into series?

This guide splits Johanna Spyri's 21 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (20 books); Collections (1 book).