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Rico and Wiseli

By Johanna Spyri

Summary of Rico and Wiseli

The book tells the story of Rico, a young boy who lives in a small village in the mountains with his father and cruel cousin. After his father's death, Rico decides to run away to find a beautiful lake he has always dreamed of, with the help of his friend Stineli's suggestion to play his fiddle and sing for money. Along his journey, Rico meets various kind people, including a coachman and a sheep-dealer, who help him reach the Lake of Garda. There, he finds a new home with a kind landlady and becomes a skilled fiddler, making new friends, including a sick boy named Silvio. Silvio becomes attached to Rico and demands that his mother bring Stineli to him, believing that only Stineli can make him feel better. Rico agrees to go fetch Stineli, and the story follows his journey as he navigates his new life and tries to reunite with his friend from the mountains. Throughout the book, Rico's resilience, kindness, and talent for music help him overcome challenges and find a sense of belonging in his new home.

Chapter Summary of Rico and Wiseli

RICO AND WISELI

The story revolves around Rico, a young boy who lives with his father and cousin in a small village in the mountains. Rico's father is often away working, and his cousin is cruel to him. Rico finds solace in his friendship with Stineli, a girl who lives in the neighboring house. Rico's father dies, and he is left alone with his cruel cousin. One day, Rico decides to run away to find a beautiful lake he has always dreamed of, with the help of Stineli's suggestion to play his fiddle and sing for money. He embarks on a journey down the mountain, meeting various people along the way, including a kind coachman and a sheep-dealer. Rico eventually reaches the lake and finds a new home with a kind landlady who runs an inn. He becomes a skilled fiddler and makes new friends, including a sick boy named Silvio. Silvio becomes attached to Rico and demands that his mother bring Stineli to him, believing that only Stineli can make him feel better. Rico agrees to go fetch Stineli, but it is unclear if he will be able to find her or if she will come to Silvio.

RICO AND STINELI and HOW WISELI WAS PROVIDED FOR

The chapter continues the story of Rico, a young boy who has traveled down the mountain to find a beautiful lake. He meets a kind coachman who allows him to ride on the post-wagon, and they arrive at the Lake of Como. Rico is amazed by the lake's beauty and plays his fiddle for the coachman and some students. They are delighted by his music and give him money. Rico then meets a sheep-dealer who takes him under his care and helps him continue his journey to the Lake of Garda. Along the way, Rico plays his fiddle for people and receives food and shelter. Eventually, he arrives at the Lake of Garda and finds a new home with a kind landlady who runs an inn. Rico becomes a skilled fiddler and makes new friends, including a sick boy named Silvio. Silvio becomes attached to Rico and demands that his mother bring Stineli, Rico's friend from the mountains, to him. Rico agrees to go fetch Stineli, but it is unclear if he will be able to find her or if she will come to Silvio.

RICO AND STINELI

The story continues with Rico, a young boy who has run away from his cruel cousin and is on a journey to find a beautiful lake he has always dreamed of. He meets a kind coachman who allows him to ride on the post-wagon, and they arrive at the Lake of Como. Rico is amazed by the lake's beauty and plays his fiddle for the coachman and some students, who are delighted by his music and give him money. He then meets a sheep-dealer who takes him under his care and helps him continue his journey to the Lake of Garda. Along the way, Rico plays his fiddle for people and receives food and shelter. Eventually, he arrives at the Lake of Garda and finds a new home with a kind landlady who runs an inn. Rico becomes a skilled fiddler and makes new friends, including a sick boy named Silvio. Silvio becomes attached to Rico and demands that his mother bring Stineli, Rico's friend from the mountains, to him, believing that only Stineli can make him feel better. Rico agrees to go fetch Stineli, but it is unclear if he will be able to find her or if she will come to Silvio.

HOW WISELI WAS PROVIDED FOR

The chapter "How Wiseli was Provided For" tells the story of Rico, a young boy who has run away from his cruel cousin and is on a journey to find a beautiful lake he has always dreamed of. With the help of a kind coachman and a sheep-dealer, Rico travels down the mountain and eventually reaches the Lake of Garda. He finds a new home with a kind landlady who runs an inn and becomes a skilled fiddler, making new friends, including a sick boy named Silvio. Silvio becomes attached to Rico and demands that his mother bring Stineli, Rico's friend from the mountains, to him, believing that only Stineli can make him feel better. Rico agrees to go fetch Stineli, but it is unclear if he will be able to find her or if she will come to Silvio.

RICO AND STINELI.

The story continues with Rico, a young boy who has run away from his cruel cousin and is on a journey to find a beautiful lake he has always dreamed of. He meets a kind coachman who allows him to ride on the post-wagon, and they arrive at the Lake of Como. Rico is amazed by the lake's beauty and plays his fiddle for the coachman and some students, who are delighted by his music and give him money. He then meets a sheep-dealer who takes him under his care and helps him continue his journey to the Lake of Garda. Along the way, Rico plays his fiddle for people and receives food and shelter. Eventually, he arrives at the Lake of Garda and finds a new home with a kind landlady who runs an inn. Rico becomes a skilled fiddler and makes new friends, including a sick boy named Silvio. Silvio becomes attached to Rico and demands that his mother bring Stineli, Rico's friend from the mountains, to him, believing that only Stineli can make him feel better. Rico agrees to go fetch Stineli, but it is unclear if he will be able to find her or if she will come to Silvio.