Heidi: An Illustrated Edition

Johanna Spyri

Jan 2014 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

Heidi is a young orphan sent to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. At odds with his community, Heidi’s grandfather has been living in seclusion for years and, at first, resents her arrival in his life. But it does not take long for Heidi to crack his rough exterior, and soon they are living a happy life along with Heidi’s best friend, Peter. But when her strict aunt decides to send her away again, Heidi becomes determined to return to her idyllic life with her grandfather.

As one of the best-selling children’s classics of all time, Heidi has been adapted for the screen numerous times, including the famous 1937 film starring Shirley Temple. Heidiland remains an important tourist destination in author Johanna Spyri’s native Switzerland, and the success of the book lead to two sequels, Heidi Grows Up, and Heidi’s Children.

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Ratings and reviews

Loved this book when I was young. My nan bought for me andi read it all the time. When I moved I lost it so I'm really happy that I've managed to find it on Google books. Have just finished it and loved it as much as ever, even if I am now in my early 50's!!!!

A precious story of innocence and God's love. I was surprised to find it still in print!

I liked reading this book it was wonderful

About the author

Johanna Spyri (1827-1901), a lifelong resident of Switzerland, began to write stories to earn money for refugees from the Franco-Prussian War. Heidi, her first novel, was also her most successful, though she wrote many other children's books. Spyri's firm belief in the natural innocence of children and their ability to grow up into decent, caring adults if left to their own devices was remarkably similar to that of her Danish contemporary, Hans Christian Andersen.