Publisher's Synopsis
Cornelli is a heartwarming novel written by Johanna Spyri, the author of the beloved classic Heidi. The story follows the life of Cornelli, a young girl who is sent to live with her grandparents in Switzerland after her mother falls ill. Despite her initial reluctance to leave her home in Italy, Cornelli quickly adapts to her new surroundings and forms close bonds with her grandparents and the other residents of the small village.As Cornelli grows and learns more about the world around her, she faces a number of challenges and obstacles. She struggles to fit in with the other children at school, and must navigate complex family dynamics as her mother's health deteriorates. However, with the help of her kind-hearted grandparents and her own determination, Cornelli is able to overcome these challenges and find happiness in her new home.Throughout the novel, Spyri weaves together themes of family, friendship, and perseverance, creating a heartwarming and inspiring tale that will resonate with readers of all ages. With its engaging characters, vivid descriptions of Swiss village life, and timeless message of hope and resilience, Cornelli is a must-read for fans of classic children's literature.""Who picked all the fine berries and the yellow plums, the juicy, dark red cherries from the young trees over there, so that it was a pleasure to see her? Cornelli, of course! And now she won't even look at anything. All the berries are dried up by now and spoiled, and the fine cherries, too. The yellow plums, also, are lying under the tree by the dozen. They are only meant for children; the ladies won't bother about them and one can't cook them, either. So they fall down and lie there, and Cornelli never raises her head when she goes by them.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
