Spyri does an incredible job with her simple, yet enchanting style of writing which captivated me from the very first page.Īfter each time I read this book, I have found it to give a so amazing and relaxing feeling, something that I cannot properly express in words.

How simply and innocently she sees the world, enjoying all the great things the Nature has to offer, while surrounded by a few caring, humble and interesting set of characters in her grandfather's home. I love it more and more every time I re-read it, for, there is very little else I found relaxing and make me feel great, than reliving the life of Heidi among the beautiful mountains, and in the cozy little house of grand pa. 'I would a thousand times rather be with grandfather on the mountain than anywhere else in the world.” Revised edition: Previously published as Heidi, this edition of Heidi (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite, these new editions open the door to literature’s most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds. In her best-known book, Johanna Spyri portrays how a child’s radiant joy and simple faith can transform the world around her.ĪmazonClassics brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling.

But when Heidi is sent away again to care for a young girl her own age, she must grow wise beyond her years, learning invaluable lessons that she will impart to others to better their lives. In very little time, Heidi warms his heart and she quickly charms the whole town and makes new friends, including young Peter, the goatherd. A grumpy recluse, her grandfather has isolated himself from his fellow townspeople and his church. Filled with the power of love and the beauty of nature, Heidi is a lyrical tale about a little girl sent to live in the mountains of the Swiss Alps with her grandfather.

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