This story revolves around a young Jewish girl who lives with her family in a small town. She is ostracized by the community due to her faith and is forced to live on the outskirts of town. The girl's father, a poor but kind man, struggles to provide for his family. He is often ridiculed and mistreated by the townspeople because of their Jewish heritage. One day, the girl's father falls ill, and she sets out to find help. She encounters various people who are unwilling to assist her due to her faith. Eventually, a group of kind-hearted Christians take pity on the girl and provide her with food and shelter. They also offer to help her father, but he ultimately dies from his illness. The story concludes with the girl being taken in by the Christians, who raise her as one of their own.
By Hans Christian Andersen · First published 1908 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction, Moral Tale