Erick and Sally
1891
Johanna Spyri, the beloved creator of Heidi, transports readers to the sunlit valleys and pine-scented hills of rural Switzerland for another tender portrait of childhood. Erick and Sally, children of the vicar at Upper Wood, live a life of cheerful routine until a mysterious woman and her son arrive in their village, sparking curiosity and gossip among the townsfolk. Sally, bright and determined, becomes resolved to unravel the secrets of this quiet new family, forming an unexpected friendship that will test her empathy and deepen her understanding of those around her. The story unfolds through schoolyard games, village adventures, and the quiet dramas of small-town life, where every new face carries a story and every act of kindness holds weight. Spyri writes with the gentle wisdom that made her famous, capturing how children experience the world with equal parts wonder and seriousness. For readers who cherish classic children's literature and stories of friendship across difference, this novel offers the same enduring warmth as its famous predecessor.
