Heidi
Heidi by Johanna Spyri is a reprint edition published by Penguin Young Readers Group on August 28, 2014. This classic story follows the life of a little orphan girl who is sent to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps at the age of five. Despite the villagers’ fears of her grandfather, Heidi is enchanted by her new home, filled with sunshine, goats, and the beauty of the mountains. However, her happiness is disrupted when her aunt takes her away to live with another family, prompting Heidi to seek a way back to the life she loves.
In this edition, readers will discover Heidi’s journey of resilience and her deep connection to her grandfather and the natural world around her. The narrative explores themes of family, belonging, and the challenges faced by orphans, set against the picturesque backdrop of Europe. With 336 pages and beautiful cover illustrations by Anna Bond, this book offers a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers of all ages.
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The classic story of a little orphan girl in the Swiss Alps, with beautiful cover illustrations by Anna Bond, the artist behind world-renowned stationery brand Rifle Paper Co.
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?
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