02112cam a22003373u 4500 60843 UtSlPG 20260610134413.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PZ Spyri, Johanna, 1827-1901 Rico und Stineli. Finnish Pieni italialainen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-12-04 Tapio Riikonen "Pieni italialainen" by Johanna Spyri is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named Riko, who is the son of an Italian man living in a secluded village in the Upper Engadine. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of nature and simple village life, exploring themes of childhood, friendship, and the search for identity and belonging. The opening of the book introduces the reader to a quiet village named Sils and paints a vivid image of Riko's humble home and his strong bond with his father, "the Italian." Their daily life is structured around the father's work and Riko's innocent explorations and interactions, especially with a girl named Stineli, who becomes his close friend. As the narrative progresses, Riko's fascination with music blooms, spurred by his father's singing and playing, epitomizing the tender moments of their family life. However, the tranquility is disrupted by a tragic event, setting the stage for Riko's journey of growth and self-discovery amidst loss and yearning for something beyond his immediate world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Italy -- Juvenile fiction Switzerland -- Juvenile fiction Granfelt, Mandi, 1850-1926 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60843 101669 101669