Heidi (Children's Signature Classics)
- Publisher : Sterling Publishing
- Publishing year : May 2023
- Binding : Hardback
- ISBN : 9781454948254
- Imprint : Union Square KIds
- Age Group : Young Adult
- Language : English
The beloved story of an orphan living in the Swiss Alps is now available in an unabridged hardcover edition that’s ...
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.
Johanna Spyri was born in Hirzel, Switzerland, on 12 June 1827. She grew up in the Swizz Alps and spent most of her summers near Coire in the Grisons. The landscapes here provided a setting for her stories.
A Note on Vrony’s Grave (1880) was her first story. This was followed by numerous other stories. Heidi, a novel she took only four weeks to complete, was first published in 1881. In this outstanding work of children’s fiction, the picturesque landscapes almost come alive. Heidi is regarded as one of the finest works of Swiss literature.
Her other books include: The Story of Rico (1882); Gritli’s Children (1885); Veronica and Other Friends (1886); Cornelli (1892); and Moni the Goat-Boy (1897). Originally written in German, her works have been translated into English.
