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Classic Starts®: Heidi

By Johanna Spyri
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When Heidi, an orphan, goes to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps, a tale of unexpected companionship unfolds. The solitary old man and lively girl form a deep bond, and Heidi flourishes in her new alpine surroundings. Johanna Spyri's timeless story captures the beauty of nature and the warmth of family.
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When Heidi, an orphan, goes to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps, no one can imagine the solitary old man caring for a child. But the two grow to love each other, and Heidi blossoms in her new home. Johanna Spyri's charming story-and spirited heroine-have won hearts for more than a century.

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When Heidi, an orphan, goes to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps, no one can imagine the solitary old man caring for a child. But the two grow to love each other, and Heidi blossoms in her new home.

Johanna Spyri's charming story—and spirited heroine—have won hearts for more than a century.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781454945376

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 January 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square Kids

Illustration: 10 b/w illus.

Contributors:

  • Edited by Lisa Church
  • Illustrated by Karl Mountford, J

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 318g

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About the Author

Johanna Louise Spyri (18271901) was a Swiss author of novels, notably children's stories, and is best known for her book Heidi. Born in Hirzel, a rural area in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland, as a child she spent several summers near Chur in Graubnden, the setting she later would use in her novels.

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