Heidi: Adapted for Young Readers

by Johanna Spyri

Book Overview

Johanna Spyri's beloved tale of a delightful Swiss miss has captivated generations of readers. Set in the towering Swiss Alps, this story "for children and those who love children" tells of a cheerful, 5-year-old orphan who is sent to live with her hermit-like grandfather in a small hut high in a mountain pasture. Bursting with energy and an immense love of nature, Heidi proves to have remarkable, transforming powers over those people closest to her: Clara, a young lady from a wealthy German family, Peter, a goatherd, and Peter's blind grandmother. Even Heidi's pessimistic grandfather, the old Alm-Uncle, eventually accepts and enjoys the healing effects of Heidi's innocence, sensitivity, and love. Translated into many languages, Heidi has also captured the hearts of countless motion picture and television audiences with its heartwarming story of the joys and sorrows of childhood. This abridged version of the novel retains all the enchantment of the original edition and is sure to charm young readers today as much as it did when first published over a century ago.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486401669
• ISBN13: 9780486401669
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.2" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 9

Customer Reviews

Read it as a child and as an adult!

A while back when I was in my 30's (never mind how long ago that was!) I was sick with the flu, and I found a copy of HEIDI, so I crawled into a nice warm bed and re-read the book -- as an adult. What insight into human nature! And as an adult I appreciated the dry, understated humor. I also appreciated the spiritual insights -- that God will give us what we desire, but sometims uses circumstances we don't like to teach us truths that we couldn't learn otherwise.When I was a girl I was often turned off by what was called "good reading," but for some reason, I enjoyed Heidi and it never seemed sappy or corny.Very much worth reading!

Heidi

Heidi is a very good book about a girl who is being switched fromfamily to family because nobody really wants her but she teachesa little girl how to walk instead of using a wheelchair and teaches a boy how to read when nobody else believes she can do itbut she does and everybody learns to believe you can do somethingif you just put your mind to it.

Wonderful uplifting

This book is a true classic. It's easy and fun to read for children as well as for adults. The way Heidi finds her happiness is a lesson in faith and the power of prayer without being preachy in any way. Having the blues? Curl up on the couch with this book and you'll feel better soon. This one is way up there next to Harry Potter.

Marvelously touches your heart!

The original, unabridged version of Heidi transports you to the Swiss Alps and places you with people who are natural and unaffected. Even the wealthy city dwellers who "employ" Heidi have her best interests at heart. I especially enjoyed how Heidi discovers a personal relationship with God in the midst of her sadness; taught by a caring grandmother.