Heidi - Puffin in Bloom Author:Johanna Spyri Puffin in Bloom — A new line of classics with gorgeously illustrated covers by renowned stationery brand Rifle Paper Co.'s lead artist, Anna Bond. — At the age of five, little orphan Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather in the Alps. Everyone in the village is afraid of him, but Heidi is fascinated by his long beard and bushy grey eyeb... more »rows. She loves her life in the mountains, playing in the sunshine and growing up amongst the goats and birds. But one terrible day, Heidi is collected by her aunt and is made to live with a new family in town. Heidi can't bear to be away from her grandfather; can she find a way back up the mountain, where she belongs?« less
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Heidi, a young orphan, is so happy living with her grandfather in his small house in the Swiss mountains. Then her aunt takes hre away to live in the city with a wealthy family who wants a companion for their invalid daughter. But her longing for the mountains turns to real homesickness. And she wonders if she will ever return...
Heidi is a wonderful story of a young girl in the Swiss Alps. Heidi is an orphan girl of five years old who goes to live with her reclusive grandfather on a remote mountain in the Alps. Heidi's winning ways positively influence all around her. She loves nature and people and thrives in her new environment. Changes come to Heidi in her new home, but Heidi endures and does not forget those whom she loves.
ISBN: 0-681-40060-9
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Classic children's story about a young girl who finds healing for herself and others in nature. Includes reading group guide. Not the classic translation--a bit more modern.
When Aunt Dede dragged Heidi up the mountain to live with her mean old grandfather in the Alps, the townspeople whispered and shook their heads. "How could Dede do that?"
Heidi loved her new life, however, and when Aunt Dede returned three years later to take her to live with a rich family in the city, she didn't want to go. But Dede insisted, and that's when the real adventure begins...
This is a version for younger readers. My six-year-old daughter had a hard time following the original version, but totally enjoyed this one. It was right on her level. I plan to read the original when she's older. It's a great story!
Whenever I'm reading a classic that starts talking about what people used to eat, it never ceases to amaze me that our ancestors managed to survive at all. If it's not 'Wuthering Heights' talking about gruel and feeding children milk for supper, it's 'Heidi' making claims that all people ate for days at a time was cheese. Amazing.
Five year old Heidi goes to live with her grandfather in his lonely hut high in the alps. She quickly learns to love her new life with him. But her strict aunt decides that Heidi must be sent away again, to live in town. Heidi cannot bear being away from the mountains and is determined to return to the happiness of life with her grandfather.
Rachel R. (eli7) reviewed Heidi (Puffin in Bloom) on
This is an easy read, as far as classics go. I enjoy going back to it every so often and rereading it. It is sort of a "comfort read" for me. It isn't too long, none of the descriptions are long-winded. Overall, the book is short and sweet. You absolutely fall in love with the main character, a sweet and fun little girl named Heidi. Also, for everyone who is like me in the belief that all books should have a happy ending, you won't be disappointed.
THIS IS AN UNILLUSTRATED BOOK, 248 PAGES. PERHAPS A CHILDRENS BOOK, BUT ONE FOR OLDER CHILDREN, PERHAPS 5TH OR 6TH GRADE READING LEVEL. IT COULD BE READ TO LITTLE CHILDREN.
Set in the splendor of the Swiss Alps, Heidi is the story of a young girl's adventures. Transplanted from the mountain home of her beloved grandfather to be educated in a large city, her life changed dramatically.
This heart-warming story is filled with wonderful situations laced with tears and laughter which finally lead to Heidi's return to the mountain she loves.
Heidi is a true classic. I've never been interested in "warm touchy-feely" stories so this isn't one of my particular favorites. However, it is a good book and comes highly recommended to those who liked the movie and have always wanted to read the book.