Rico and Wiseli

By Johanna Spyri

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst the towering Alps, two best friends experience both joyful dreams and heartbreaking challenges as they navigate childhood in a close-knit mountain community.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading Fiction

Released

2005-10-01

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Summary

"Rico and Wiseli" by Johanna Spyri is the story of two youngsters in the Swiss Alps who learn about life through friendship and facing hard times during the late 1800s. The story starts with Rico, a thoughtful young boy with a love for music, living with his dad, an Italian worker, and a cousin who looks after them. Rico's violin, a gift from his dad, fills his days with joy. He's best friends with Stineli, a strong and energetic girl, and together they imagine trips to pretty lakes and sunny days in the summer. But when sad things happen, Rico's life changes, and he must find his place in the world.