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Orphaned at an early age and taken in by her young aunt Dete, Heidi is soon in the way. Dete has a new and better job where Heidi is not welcome, so the child must live with her curmudgeon of a grandfather high on the Alm Mountain in the Swiss Alps. Everyone calls him the Alm-Uncle because he never comes down to the village, even in the coldest winter, and he's developed a reputation as an evil, godless old hermit. But Heidi soon finds that things are not always what others say they are, makes friends with the Alm-Uncle, and happily runs wild in the glorious mountains with the goat boy, Peter, and his goats. Suddenly, Dete appears again, and Heidi finds herself confined in a stone house in a stone city where she is expected to be companion to the invalid Clara. Dete sees this as a great opportunity for Heidi, one that will provide her with an education and polish. But, bitterly unhappy away from her grandfather and the outdoor life she has grown to love, Heidi at last makes her way back to the Alm. How Klara finally comes to the mountains as well, and the surprising events that follow, form the heartwarming ending to a story that has been loved for generations by children all over the world.
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"There's a reason this one is a classic. It teaches so many good things, and for that reason it is on my favorite list. Heidi learns to turn to God during times of trial. She learns that although our prayers aren't always answered exactly as we hope they will be at exactly the time we would like, God always knows what is best for us and often has something better in store. Her example of optimism and especially of selfless love is inspiring. After reading this I am craving a good outing into nature. The Alps sound absolutely irresistible as described by Spyri. It teaches the consequences when we do something wrong through Peter's story. Although the plot is a bit predictable, the good morals that are taught in this book completely outweigh that for me. I loved it and I hope my children read it someday."
— Michelle (4 out of 5 stars)
Heidi, with eBook Listener Reviews
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" I read this book for the first time the summer when I was 8 years old. I was stuck in bed with rheumatic fever. It was the first book I had ever read that transported me to another place. I was on the mountain with Heidi and Peter. It was an amazing experience for me, and it is what made me love reading and books. "
— Jacque, 2/19/2014 -
" I love this book! I learned things from it myself. "
— Donna, 2/18/2014 -
" I used to love this book when I was little. I remember reading it to my little sister. "
— Ramona, 2/16/2014 -
" Very charmingly written..reading it feels like actually being there in all the places she describes "
— Indu, 2/12/2014 -
" First "real" book I ever read and still my favorite. Interesting to see how my perspective has changed over the years. "
— Laurie, 2/12/2014 -
" Reading this with my own mother from the 1945 edition her older brother gave her as a 9-year-old, brings cozy, happy, content, and being loved feelings. I shared this book (the same 1945 copy of their grandmother's) with my 2 nine-year-olds and they were endeared by Heidi, the goats, and the beloved Alm Uncle. A timeless classic. "
— Cherice, 2/11/2014 -
" I read this back in elementary school, during a summer vacation. It's not a bad story; I liked it. Nothing to get excited about though. "
— Katelin, 2/9/2014 -
" Only one word describe it.... Charming. :) "
— Claussius, 2/7/2014 -
" When on primary school, I had horrible choices of books to read, all about dragons, witches and very bad literature, so my mum start giving me her childhood books, and Heidi was one of those, and how I loved! So simple and so powerful! I read over and over again. Till today, I can close my eyes, and be on the mountains where Heidi was, with the goats, and taste a bread with a big chunck of thick cheese. "
— Gabidok, 2/6/2014 -
" My favorite book to read to my children, but make sure you have a good translation. "
— Carol, 2/6/2014 -
" This book is in a class by itself. It doesn't matter that I've read it dozens of times; it still reads as fresh as the Alm air and as delicious as the toasted cheese Grandfather makes over the fire. It's not timeless -- it definitely belongs to a day gone by -- but it is a time worth returning to for the sheer goodness of Heidi and for the love of the mountains and their healing beauty. "
— Karlyne, 2/3/2014
About Johanna Spyri
Johanna Spyri (1827–1901) was an author of children’s stories, and is best known for Heidi. She was born Johanna Louise Heusser in the rural area of Hirzel, Switzerland in 1827. As a child she spent several summers in the area around Chur in Graubünden, where she would later set Heidi. She married in 1852, and her first story was published in 1871.
About Frances Cassidy
Frances Cassidy is an audiobook narrator whose readings include David Baldacci’s The Winner, Michael Crichton’s Airframe, and Hellen Keller’s The Story of My Life, among others.