Heidi by Johanna Spyri

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Author Spyri, Johanna, 1827-1901
Translator Edwards, Marion
Title Heidi
Note Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Heidi" by Johanna Spyri is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young Swiss girl named Heidi, who experiences a transformative journey of self-discovery and adventure in the beautiful Alps. The novel explores themes of family, belonging, and the healing power of nature, as Heidi navigates her relationships with her grandfather, Alm-Uncle, and the people from her past. The opening of the story introduces Heidi's arrival at her grandfather's mountain home, a significant turning point in her life. Accompanied by her cousin Dete, Heidi climbs to Alm-Uncle's hut, where Dete intends to leave her in his care due to her mother's passing. The initial chapter paints a vivid picture of the picturesque Swiss landscape and highlights the contrasting perspectives of the villagers regarding Alm-Uncle's reclusive nature. It sets the stage for Heidi's adventures, her budding friendship with the kind-hearted goatherd, Peter, and her evolving relationship with her grandfather, hinting at the remarkable experiences that await her in the mountains. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Orphans -- Fiction
Subject Grandfathers -- Fiction
Subject Mountain life -- Switzerland -- Fiction
Subject Switzerland -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 1448
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 31, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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