Heidi: Adapted for Young Readers by Johanna Spyri (English) Paperback Book

Description: Heidi by Johanna Spyri, Thea Kliros Beloved classic about the effervescent, nature-loving Swiss miss who ultimately transforms the lives of many people - among them Clara, a handicapped young lady, and Heidis embittered, reclusive grandfather. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Johanna Spyris beloved tale of a delightful Swiss miss has captivated generations of readers. Set in the towering Swiss Alps, this story ""for children and those who love children"" tells of a cheerful, 5-year-old orphan who is sent to live with her hermit-like grandfather in a small hut high in a mountain pasture.Bursting with energy and an immense love of nature, Heidi proves to have remarkable, transforming powers over those people closest to her: Clara, a young lady from a wealthy German family, Peter, a goatherd, and Peters blind grandmother. Even Heidis pessimistic grandfather, the old Alm-Uncle, eventually accepts and enjoys the healing effects of Heidis innocence, sensitivity, and love.Translated into many languages, Heidi has also captured the hearts of countless motion picture and television audiences with its heartwarming story of the joys and sorrows of childhood. This abridged version of the novel retains all the enchantment of the original edition and is sure to charm young readers today as much as it did when first published over a century ago. Back Cover Johanna Spyris beloved tale of a delightful Swiss miss has captivated generations of readers. Set in the towering Swiss Alps, this story "for children and those who love children" tells of a cheerful, 5-year-old orphan who is sent to live with her hermit-like grandfather in a small hut high in a mountain pasture. Bursting with energy and an immense love of nature, Heidi proves to have remarkable, transforming powers over those people closest to her: Clara, a young lady from a wealthy German family, Peter, a goatherd, and Peters blind grandmother. Even Heidis pessimistic grandfather, the old Alm-Uncle, eventually accepts and enjoys the healing effects of Heidis innocence, sensitivity, and love. Translated into many languages, Heidi has also captured the hearts of countless motion picture and television audiences with its heartwarming story of the joys and sorrows of childhood. This abridged version of the novel retains all the enchantment of the original edition and is sure to charm young readers today as much as it did when first published over a century ago. Author Biography 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 childrens books. Spyris 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. Table of Contents Contents Going Up to the Alm-Uncle Frankfurt Good Deeds The Visit Kirkus US Review This 1884 translation, somewhat emended (as he explains in a note) by John Githens, is satisfactorily brisk and clear. Ungerers many drawings (copyright Zurich, 1978) are splendidly agile, ranging from sly caricatures to deft evocations of settings; the generous number of full-color illustrations are mellower and more sympathetic, without straying into the sentimentality this classic often provokes. A handsome setting for an old favorite. (Kirkus Reviews) Long Description Beloved classic about the effervescent, nature-loving Swiss miss who ultimately transforms the lives of many people -- among them Clara, a handicapped young lady from a wealthy German family; Peter, a goatherd, and his blind grandmother; and above all, Heidis embittered, reclusive grandfather. Details ISBN0486401669 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Illustrator Thea Kliros ISBN-10 0486401669 ISBN-13 9780486401669 Format Paperback Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 833.8 Birth 1827 Death 1901 Author Thea Kliros Alternative 9781600837623 Pages 80 Language English Media Book Abridged Yes Residence Hirzel, SZ Short Title HEIDI REV/E Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Subtitle Adapted for Young Readers UK Release Date 1998-11-01 AU Release Date 1998-11-01 NZ Release Date 1998-11-01 Audience Age 8-11 Edition Description New edition Audience Childrens (6-12) Series ChildrenS Thrift Classics Year 2003 Publication Date 2003-03-28 Imprint Dover Childrens US Release Date 2003-03-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:117445103;

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