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Parents, teachers, librarians and children will adore these beautiful unabridged editions of timeless children's favourites. Each hardback book has extraordinary artwork on the cover, together with spot illustrations, a ribbon marker and the highest quality paper. In "Heidi" - what happens when a little orphan girl is forced to live with her cold and frightening grandfather? The heartwarming answer has engaged children for more than a century, both on the page and on the screen. Johanna Spyri's beloved story offers youngsters an endearing and intelligent heroine, a cast of unique and memorable characters, and a fascinating portrait of a small Alpine village.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is probably the best, and definitely the most read tale by Johanna Spyri. This is also the original and only Heidi tale by the author, there are at least two other Heidi books, but these were not written by, or endorsed by Johanna Spyri.
I must admit that when I was little I did see an adaptation of this on tv, but it was always much more popular with my little sister, so seeing this was free, I thought why not give it a go. If you have never read this before, I should warn you that there is a strong Christian ethos at times in this tale, but not overbearingly so. Heidi is an orphan, and when her aunt gets the chance of a good job she leaves Heidi with her grandfather, a man living in isolation from the rest of the town, in the mountains. Living there, she makes friends with Peter the goatherd, and his family, and surprisingly lives an idyllic life.
When her aunt returns on the scene, it is to take Heidi away to Germany, where she wants to use her to advance her own position, but although making friends, Heidi yearns for the Alps. Full of little adventures and incidents, wherever Heidi goes she is bound to make friends. Getting into all kinds of scrapes, but not out of any mischeiviousness, this is a tale that still appeals to little girls especially, but it is still very readable for adults. If you haven't read this for ages, then why not try it again, and if you have never read it before like me, then you may find that you are easily immersed in the tale.
I must admit that when I was little I did see an adaptation of this on tv, but it was always much more popular with my little sister, so seeing this was free, I thought why not give it a go. If you have never read this before, I should warn you that there is a strong Christian ethos at times in this tale, but not overbearingly so. Heidi is an orphan, and when her aunt gets the chance of a good job she leaves Heidi with her grandfather, a man living in isolation from the rest of the town, in the mountains. Living there, she makes friends with Peter the goatherd, and his family, and surprisingly lives an idyllic life.
When her aunt returns on the scene, it is to take Heidi away to Germany, where she wants to use her to advance her own position, but although making friends, Heidi yearns for the Alps. Full of little adventures and incidents, wherever Heidi goes she is bound to make friends. Getting into all kinds of scrapes, but not out of any mischeiviousness, this is a tale that still appeals to little girls especially, but it is still very readable for adults. If you haven't read this for ages, then why not try it again, and if you have never read it before like me, then you may find that you are easily immersed in the tale.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Having recently been in the mountains, I was reminded of the book "Heidi" that I read when I was a little girl. I remembered too the tv series/film and resolved to get hold of a copy and read it again on my return home.
I'm delighted that I did. I loved this book and, after a period of some 36 years, it has lost none of its charm. This is truly a children's classic but also for adults too. The description of the mountains, the seasons, of nature in all its glory and the childish joy of seeing wonderous sights brought me so much joy and stayed with me for some time after I had read the last page.
It's free, seriously there is no reason not to get this book and read it.
Take yourself to an age of innocence and charm. You will be rewarded.
I'm delighted that I did. I loved this book and, after a period of some 36 years, it has lost none of its charm. This is truly a children's classic but also for adults too. The description of the mountains, the seasons, of nature in all its glory and the childish joy of seeing wonderous sights brought me so much joy and stayed with me for some time after I had read the last page.
It's free, seriously there is no reason not to get this book and read it.
Take yourself to an age of innocence and charm. You will be rewarded.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
An excellent edition, very good value, this will be a long treasured book. The quality is superb and will stand the test of time and look good on the bookcase.
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Brought back many memories for me from my childhood. Really love to have and to chersih and hand down eventaully to the grandchildren as it is timeless.
Published 9 days ago by Lelly
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I have mixed views about this book. On one hand, it is sickeningly twee, with a heavy dose of religion thrown in. Read more
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I think this book is amazing,the plot is really good especially when Heidi keeps on getting into trouble at Clara's house.5/5
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A beautiful classic which I read as a child and recently purchased for my 9 year old niece to continue the legacy of timeless wonderful stories for children which everyone should... Read more
Published 1 month ago by kathleen
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Did such innocence ever exist? :) I read this book many times as a child and just recently read it to my daughter (almost 6). Read more
Published 2 months ago by FridaSaeed
Another great children's story, but not just for children!
I read this as a young girl over 40 years ago, and re-reading now on my kindle. If you never read it as a child, read it now. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Avid reader
My naem iz Cornelia Lily. I am 8.
I should make this book get a good reputashon.
Heidi is a classic and it alwiys will be.
I have got it on my Kinndle.
I love it alot its so good. Read more
Heidi is a classic and it alwiys will be.
I have got it on my Kinndle.
I love it alot its so good. Read more
Published 4 months ago by manickam
A great book!!!
This book is a heartwarming tale about a Swiss girl called Heidi who goes to live with her granfather in the mountains
Published 4 months ago by ultimatebookworm
Great Girls Story
Bought along with the DVD of the same name. A great girls story that we all grew up with and love. A must for all little girls
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. C. S. Collinson
One of the first "Classics" I read
I first read this book at about nine or ten years old. I surprised myself, because I was afraid it would be corny and unrealistically saccharine-sweet. Read more
Published 5 months ago by L. L Teuling
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