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Heidi

Author
Johanna Spyri
Series
Children's Classics
Language
English
Length
230 pages
ISBN
9781910833872
Published
15 October 2015
Imprint
Sovereign
  • mountains
  • orphan
  • friendship
  • Swiss Alps
  • nature
  • innocence
  • grandfather
  • joy
  • adventure
  • alpine life

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Description

"Heidi" by Johanna Spyri is a heartwarming tale that follows the life of a young orphan, Heidi, who is sent to live with her reclusive grandfather in the Swiss Alps. Through the healing power of nature, the pure-hearted Heidi brings joy not only to her grandfather but also to those around her. The story beautifully captures the essence of innocence, friendship, and the transformative influence of the mountains, making it a timeless classic for readers of all ages.

Author

Johanna Spyri (1827–1901) wrote Heidi, the Swiss mountain story that made alpine air a moral climate. A Zürich pastor's daughter, she turned goats, grandfathers, and city rooms into a plot of homesickness and recovery that children still climb. Spyri wrote more than the one famous book: stories of Swiss village life, faith, and the difference a landscape can make to a character. Heidi's success was immediate and international.

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