Discover Monica Cantieni’s poignant immigrant narrative. Follow a young girl’s journey from an orphanage to a new life in 1970s Switzerland, learning a new language and building a new family. Her heartwarming quest to find belonging, alongside her grandfather, creates a unique ‘encyclopaedia’ of life’s pivotal moments. This deeply moving, often hilarious coming-of-age story is essential for readers captivated by themes of cultural adaptation, family bonds, and personal growth.