Heidi

by Johanna Spyri

After losing her parents, young Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather high in the Swiss Alps. Though he’s known for being gruff and distant, Heidi’s cheerful spirit quickly melts his heart—and soon, she becomes a cherished part of the mountain village.

But life changes when her aunt takes her to the city of Frankfurt, where Heidi is to be a companion to Clara, a wealthy girl who cannot walk. Though Heidi brings joy to Clara’s world, she begins to yearn for the freedom of her mountain home. Then Clara’s wise grandmother arrives, and with her, a friendship that will shape both girls’ lives forever.

Where will Heidi’s journey lead—and what lasting impact will she have on the lives she touches?

Themes

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  • Moving House
  • Family
  • Mountains
  • Orphan
  • Friendship
  • Reading
  • Love
  • Homesickness