"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.
Heimatlos: Two stories for children, and for those who love children
By Johanna Spyri
Amidst loss and longing, two children discover the transformative power of friendship and music as they seek belonging and uncover their identities.
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About the AuthorJohanna 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.
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.
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