Heimatlos: Two stories for children, and for those who love children

"Heimatlos: Two Stories for Children, and for Those Who Love Children" by Johanna Spyri is a heartwarming compilation of tales set in the late 1800s that illuminates the resilience of young hearts; following Rico, a boy grappling with familial loss and a longing for connection, as he finds solace in his friendship with Stineli, a vibrant girl balancing responsibilities and education, whose shared passion for music becomes a guiding light as Rico confronts the challenges of his heritage and searches for belonging amongst the backdrop of a strict family household in a small town, revealing the profound impact of friendship, music, and cultural identity in shaping a child's world.

Johanna Louise Spyri was a Swiss author of novels, notably children's stories. She wrote the popular book Heidi. Born in Hirzel, a rural area in the canton of Zürich, as a child she spent several summers near Chur in Graubünden, the setting she later would use in her novels.