02254cam a22003133u 4500 15727 UtSlPG 20260610133353.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Spyri, Johanna, 1827-1901 Gritli's Children Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-04-29 Juliet Sutherland, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, Janet Blenkinship, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) "Gritli's Children" by Johanna Spyri is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two central characters: Nora, a frail and delicate child, and Elsli, a hardworking girl who bears the burden of caring for her younger siblings. As the narrative unfolds in a picturesque setting near the Rhine, themes of childhood innocence, the challenges of illness, and the harsh realities of poverty are explored through the lives of these two girls and their families. The opening of "Gritli's Children" introduces the idyllic environment surrounding the Stanhope family, where little Nora longs to escape her illness and enjoy the beauty of the garden. Despite her mother's care, Nora's suffering is evident, and the arrival of a doctor hints at her need for a change in environment. Meanwhile, the storyline shifts to Elsli, who struggles with the heavy responsibilities of looking after her siblings, showcasing the difficulties faced by the less fortunate. Their contrasting lives and the looming challenges of health and poverty set a poignant tone for the unfolding narrative, laying the groundwork for the interactions and friendships that are to develop. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Switzerland -- Juvenile fiction Brooks, Louise, 1835-1892 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15727 57115 57115