Heidi
Johanna Spyri, Beverly Cleary, Angelo Rinaldi
Readers rate it 3.9 (220 on Hardcover)
352 pages · Released Sep 1, 2002 · Kingfisher
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A note for parents
Heidi is a beloved classic that celebrates kindness, resilience, and the healing power of nature and love. The story follows an orphan who brings joy to those around her through her cheerful spirit and genuine care for others. While there are some melancholy elements related to Heidi's orphan status and her separation from her grandfather, the overall tone is warm and uplifting. This is an excellent choice for young readers seeking wholesome family-friendly literature with strong moral values.
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From the publisher
The famous Swiss classic about Heidi, a five-year-old orphan girl who goes to live with her grandfather, and his goats, in an alm (Alpine pasture)...up the Alps. One of the most loved classics ...both by children and adults, alike. Little orphan Heidi goes to live high in the Alps with her gruff grandfather and brin... The famous Swiss classic about Heidi, a five-year-old orphan girl who goes to live with her grandfather, and his goats, in an alm (Alpine pasture)...up the Alps. One of the most loved classics ...both by children and adults, alike. Little orphan Heidi goes to live high in the Alps with her gruff grandfather and brings happiness to all who know her on the mountain. When Heidi goes to Frankfurt to work in a wealthy household, she dreams of returning to the mountains and meadows, her friend Peter, and her beloved grandfather.
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ISBN 9780753454947 · Kingfisher