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Heidi

by Spyri, Johanna

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  • Hardcover
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ISBN 10
0681400609
ISBN 13
9780681400603
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Longmeadows Press, 1986. Hardcover. Like New/No Dustjacket. 9x7x2. Smith, Jessie W. Johanna Spyri's classic story of a young orphan sent to live with her grumpy grandfather in the Swiss Alps is retold in it's entirety in this beautifully bound hardcover edition. Heidi has charmed and intrigued readers since it's original publication in 1880. Much more than a children's story, the narrative is also a lesson on the precarious nature of freedom, a luxury too often taken for granted. Heidi almost loses her liberty as she is ripped away from the tranquility of the mountains to tend to a sick cousin in the city. Happily, all's well that ends well, and the reader is left with only warm, fuzzy thoughts. Spryi's story will never grow wearisome--and this is a very appealing edition.

Synopsis

Heidi is a classic children's book first published in 1881 in Germany by Swiss author Johanna Spyri in two parts: Heidi: Her Years of Wandering and Learning , and Heidi: How She Used What She Learned. Subtitled: "Geschichten für Kinder wie auch für Solche, Welche Kinder lieb haben von Johanna Spyri” Stories for children as well as those that love children by Johanna Spyri). It is one of the best-selling books ever written, and one of the best-known pieces of Swiss literature. Heidi tells the story of the namesake orphan brought to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. Her cheery attitude wins the heart of her grumpy grandfather, the friendship of a goatherd Peter and his family, and the friendship of Clara, an city-dwelling invalid who later regains her mobility after visiting Heidi in the mountains. Two sequels, Heidi Grows Up and Heidi's Children, were not written by Spyri, but by her English translator, Charles Tritten. 

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On Nov 6 2004, H. M. Smith (used books) said:
A Ladybird Children's Classics

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Bookseller
Michael Patrick McCarty, Bookseller US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
SKU2010029916
Title
Heidi
Author
Spyri, Johanna
Illustrator
Smith, Jessie W
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
New
Jacket Condition
No Dustjacket
Quantity Available
1
ISBN 10
0681400609
ISBN 13
9780681400603
Publisher
Longmeadows Press
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1986
Size
9x7x2
X weight
29 oz

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