At the age of five, little orphan Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather in the Alps. Everyone in the village is afraid of him, but Heidi is fascinated by his long beard and bushy grey eyebrows. She loves her life in the mountains, playing in the sunshine and growing up amongst the goats and birds. But one terrible day, Heidi is collected by her aunt and is made to live with a new family in town. Heidi can't bear to be away from her grandfather; can she find a way back up the mountain, where she belongs?
Including an introduction from writer and feminist activist Scarlett Curtis, curator of Sunday Times Bestseller Feminists Don't Wear Pink. When five year old Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather high up in the Alps, no one really knows how they will get on. Even though her grandfather can be fierce, Heidi loves it up in the beautiful Alps, playing with the goats and birds.But when her strict aunt decides that she must leave her mountain home, Heidi is determined to return to her happy life with her grandfather.This edition is complete and unabridged. The Sisterhood collection celebrates the best-loved classics, written by some of the best female authors in history for International Women's Day. Read the rest of the collection:The Railway Children Little Women Pride and Prejudice A Little Princess Anne of the Green Gables
Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this new resized edition of Heidi, complete with a bold new cover.'Let's enjoy the beautiful things we can see, my dear, and not think about those we cannot.' Little Heidi goes to live with her grandfather in his lonely hut high in the Alps and she quickly learns to love her new life. But her strict aunt decides to send her away again to live in the town. Heidi cannot bear being away from the mountains and is determined to return to the happiness of life with her grandfather.
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Beloved classic about the effervescent, nature-loving Swiss miss who ultimately transforms the lives of many people — among them Clara, a handicapped young lady from a wealthy German family; Peter, a goatherd, and his blind grandmother; and above all, Heidi's embittered, reclusive grandfather.
The story of Heidi is as fresh today as it was when it was written. It's impossible not to love the little girl who scrambles through mountain meadows with the goats and Peter, brings joy (and soft rolls) to the blind grandmother, helps Klara learn to walk again, and restores hope and love to Grandfather. Published in cooperation with the esteemed Swiss publisher NordS d and illustrated with glowing watercolors by the internationally acclaimed artist Maja Dus kov , this beautiful classic is sure to become a favorite.
Set in the breathtaking Swiss Alps, Heidi follows a spirited orphan sent to live with her reclusive grandfather, the Alm Uncle, on a mountain. Despite initial challenges, Heidi thrives, enjoying nature's beauty and building friendships with Peter, the goatherd, and his kind grandmother. Taken to Frankfurt to be a companion for Klara, a sickly girl, Heidi struggles with homesickness but brings joy and life to Klara's world. When she returns to the mountain, Heidi helps Klara learn to walk, creating a heartwarming bond. This timeless tale celebrates resilience, the healing power of nature, and the joy of human connection.
Experience the timeless charm of Johanna Spyri's "Heidi," a beloved classic of children's literature. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of 19th-century Switzerland, this heartwarming story explores themes of friendship, family, and the simple joys of life. Follow the journey of Heidi, a young orphan, as she navigates life in the Swiss mountains. This special gift edition captures the enduring appeal of Spyri's tale, showcasing the beauty of the natural world and the importance of human connection. "Heidi" is a testament to the power of kindness and the enduring bonds of family, making it a cherished read for all ages. Discover why this story of childhood and companionship has captivated readers for generations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Experience the timeless charm of Johanna Spyri's "Heidi," a beloved classic of children's literature. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of 19th-century Switzerland, this heartwarming story explores themes of friendship, family, and the simple joys of life. Follow the journey of Heidi, a young orphan, as she navigates life in the Swiss mountains. This special gift edition captures the enduring appeal of Spyri's tale, showcasing the beauty of the natural world and the importance of human connection. "Heidi" is a testament to the power of kindness and the enduring bonds of family, making it a cherished read for all ages. Discover why this story of childhood and companionship has captivated readers for generations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Heidi is a girl who has been raised by her aunt Dete in Maienfeld, Switzerland after the early deaths of her parents. However Dete would like to concentrate on her career. So she brings Heidi to her grandfather (Alm-Uncle) Alm-Uncle is good-hearted but mistrusts anybody and wants to keep the child from all evils of the world. So he refuses to send Heidi to school; instead she goes to the pastures, together with Peter, a shepherd boy looking after the goats. Heidi, is happy and healthy, leading a carefree life with her grandfather, her new friend, Peter, and the goats on the Alm. But Heidi's happiness is short-lived when she is sent to stay with a rich city family as a companion for a sick girl, Clara. Although she grows fond of the older girl, Heidi is terribly homesick.Heidi becomes ill of homesickness, she starts to walk in her sleep. When the doctor sees Heidi walking around in her sleep, he finds the right diagnosis and sends her back to the alps.
Heidi is a girl who has been raised by her aunt Dete in Maienfeld, Switzerland after the early deaths of her parents. However Dete would like to concentrate on her career. So she brings Heidi to her grandfather (Alm-Uncle) Alm-Uncle is good-hearted but mistrusts anybody and wants to keep the child from all evils of the world. So he refuses to send Heidi to school; instead she goes to the pastures, together with Peter, a shepherd boy looking after the goats. Heidi, is happy and healthy, leading a carefree life with her grandfather, her new friend, Peter, and the goats on the Alm. But Heidi's happiness is short-lived when she is sent to stay with a rich city family as a companion for a sick girl, Clara. Although she grows fond of the older girl, Heidi is terribly homesick.Heidi becomes ill of homesickness, she starts to walk in her sleep. When the doctor sees Heidi walking around in her sleep, he finds the right diagnosis and sends her back to the alps.
Ciara Jansen stars in a BBC Radio full-cast dramatisation of the classic children's story. When Heidi, a lively orphan girl, goes to live with her grandfather in a little hut high in the Alps she soon learns to live in perfect harmony with her surroundings, leading a carefree life with her constant companion, Peter, a young goatherd. But her happiness is short-lived when she is sent to stay with a rich city family as a companion for the sick Clara. Although she becomes fond of the older girl, Heidi is terribly homesick. Will she ever be able to return to the Alps and the happiness she once knew with her friends? Johanna Spyri's touching story of the adventures of a young Swiss girl is one of the most popular children's stories ever written. Heidi's pleasure in the beauty of the Swiss mountains and her rich relationships with her friends and family are perfectly evoked in this warm and lively full-cast radio dramatisation.
First published in Swiss German in 1881, Johanna Spyri's "Heidi" is the classic children's story which has delighted readers both young and old ever since its original publication. It is the story of its titular character, Heidi, a girl orphaned at the age of five, who is sent to live with her Grandfather in the Swiss Alps by her Aunt Detie. Her Grandfather has the reputation of having a nasty disposition but Heidi quickly warms up to him. Heidi soon befriends her neighbors and residents of the mountain town, however after three years, Aunt Detie returns to bring Heidi to Frankfurt to be a hired companion to a girl named Clara Sesemann, the daughter of a wealthy family, who is regarded as an invalid. While the two become close friends, Heidi eventually develops an intense case of home sickness for the mountain home of her Grandfather and when the family doctor realizes the stress that she is under it is advised that she return to the mountains before she becomes terribly ill. A charming and uplifting story, "Heidi" is a classic coming of age story which addresses the difficulty in overcoming tragedy and finding one's place in the world. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and is illustrated by Alice Carsey.
When Heidi’s parents die and she can no longer live with her aunt, she must stay with her ill-tempered grandfather who lives alone in the Swiss Alps. The townspeople worry that such a young girl has been left with a bad-tempered hermit. But Heidi thrives in the mountains and loves living with her grandfather. She is happiest playing with the mountain goats, picking wildflowers, and making friends. Then Heidi is taken away to serve as a companion to a lonely woman. Will she ever get back to the people and the mountains she loves so much?
The beloved story of an orphan living in the Swiss Alps is now available in an unabridged hardcover edition that’s a perfect gift for today’s young readers. When Heidi’s parents die and she can no longer live with her aunt, she must stay with her ill-tempered grandfather, who lives alone in the Swiss Alps. Heidi thrives in the mountains as she plays with the mountain goats, picks wildflowers, and makes new friends. Then Heidi is taken away to serve as a companion to a lonely girl. Will she ever get back to the mountains she loves so much? This heartwarming tale is now available in a collectible hardcover edition, complete with black-and-white interior illustrations that bring the story to life.
