Heidi
Heidi by Johanna Spyri, published by Family Learning in 2001, is a retelling of the beloved classic designed for younger readers. This 48-page edition presents the story of Heidi, a girl who moves to the mountains to live with her grandfather. As she explores her new surroundings, including the wind in the fir trees and the beauty of Alpine flowers, Heidi’s life takes a turn when she is taken to the bustling city of Frankfurt to be a companion to a girl named Clara.
In this accessible version, readers will discover Heidi’s journey as she navigates the contrasts between her idyllic mountain life and the unfamiliar city environment. The narrative highlights themes of family and belonging, while photography enhances the storytelling by providing visual context without overshadowing the text. This edition invites children to engage with Heidi’s experiences and understand her growing awareness of the world around her.
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This retelling of Heidi’s story is charming and accessible to younger readers. Heidi has come to live with her grandfather in the mountains. Everything is new and exciting — the wind in the fir trees, the pretty Alpine flowers, Peter and his goats, and most of all, Grandfather. Life on the mountain is beautiful, but it doesn’t last forever. Heidi is taken to the big city of Frankfurt, where she becomes a companion to a little girl called Clara. How different life in this rich household is! Heidi does not know how to behave in the city and longs to go back to her mountain home. A classic story of a child’s growing understanding of the world, Johanna Spyri’s Heidi is especially engaging in this Young Classic edition because children can see what Heidi’s life was really like. Photography sets the scene without intruding on the story and brings Heidi to life for a new generation of children.
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