Dora

"Dora" by Johanna Spyri is a moving story set in the late 1800s that tells of a young girl's deep love for her sick father, exploring themes of loss and childhood innocence. Dora and her father, Major Falk, share a close bond, made even stronger by the early loss of her mother, taking walks and cherishing memories as his health declines. As their lives are upended, Dora faces difficult changes, including a move to live with relatives in Karlsruhe and her father preparing her for the future. She struggles with the reality of her father's approaching death and the expectations of living with her aunt and uncle, her journey highlighting her resilience and longing for meaningful connections.