"Cornelli" is a children's book written by Johanna Spyri, the author best known for creating the classic children's novel "Heidi''. "Cornelli" is a heartwarming story about a young girl named Cornelli who lives with her wealthy parents in the Swiss mountains. Cornelli is a spoiled and lonely child who lacks empathy for others. Her parents decide to send her to stay with a poor family in the countryside in order to teach her the value of hard work, compassion, and community. There, Cornelli meets a kind and loving family who teach her how to take care of animals, work in the garden, and appreciate the simple things in life. Throughout the book, Cornelli learns important life lessons about the importance of friendship, kindness, and selflessness. She also discovers her own strength and resilience in the face of adversity. Readers can find this as an uplifting story that teaches important values to young readers. It is a timeless classic that continues to be loved by generations of children around the world.
Johanna Spyri (June 12, 1827-July 7, 1901) was born in Switzerland. She was a Swiss author whose book for kids, Heidi, became famous all over the world. Her psychological insight into the minds of children, her wit, and her ability to enter into the childish joys and sorrows endow her book with charm and lasting value. After her marriage in 1852 to Bernhard Spyri, a lawyer engaged in editorial work, she moved to Zurich. Her adoration for her homeland, feeling for nature, humble devotion, and cheerful insight gave both her work and her life their interesting quality. Her books include Ein Blatt auf Vronys Grab (1870, A Leaf from Vrony's Grave), Heidi, 2 vols. (1880-81), Heimatlos (1881), and Gritli (1882).
