Penguin Minis: Heidi

by Johanna Spyri

A beloved classic about a little orphan girl in the Swiss Alps, now in a revolutionary new mini format with a beautiful cover illustration by Anna Bond, the artist behind world-renowned stationery brand, Rifle Paper Co.

     This beloved classic is now available as a Penguin Mini. Complete and unabridged, the book's revolutionary landscape design and ultra-thin paper make it easy to hold in one hand without sacrificing readability. Perfectly sized to slip into a pocket or bag, Penguin Minis are ideal for reading on the go.

     At the age of five, little orphan Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather in the Alps. Everyone in the village is afraid of him, but Heidi is fascinated by his long beard and bushy gray eyebrows. She loves her life in the mountains, playing in the sunshine and growing up among the goats and birds. But one terrible day, Heidi is collected by her aunt and is made to live with a new family in town. Heidi can't bear to be away from her grandfather; can she find a way back up the mountain, where she belongs?

Genres: Classics, Middle Grade, Childrens

504 pages, Paperback

Published October 22, 2019

About the author

Johanna Spyri was a Swiss author of children's stories, best known for Heidi. Born Johanna Louise Heusser in the rural area of Hirzel, Switzerland, as a child she spent several summers in the area around Chur in Graubünden, the setting she later would use in her novels.

Reviews

[៚Ꭿlessia ✰❦梅❂♡❀ · Rating 5 out of 5]

this story has always been dear to me ever since i was a child, but interestingly i had never read the book. i'm glad i did. it's a beautiful tale of childhood, friendship, nostalgia and homesickness. Read it if you love the mountains, if you miss them, and if you miss your grandparents.
There were a lot of christian references as well, which i don't really ever enjoy (mostly because they involve children, and i'm against that. If you are christian though and want to teach to your child how to pray, cherish relationships and love nature, then i believe this book is perfect), but it was fine.
(also this editions are so beautiful.)

[NJCL · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book to my 8 year old dyslexic daughter who can not read it herself - she rated the book 5 stars. Her favorite character was Uncle Alp because she thought he was very caring. Her favorite part of the book was Clara being able to walk. ♥️

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

classic tale that I never took the time to read till now and so glad I did. By today's standards, I'm sure it would be considered christian fiction for it's depiction of faith and the gospel message. Wonderful story.

[Raka · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a lovely book and took me back in time to my childhood.
All Characters are just so hart

[Shachi (notesfromchi)]

Read this because I had this from some time. Sweet, small, innocent story of Heidi.
Reminded me of the simpler times..

[Daniela · Rating 3 out of 5]

*3.5

[Ana Lerch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought it was a beautiful and heartwarming book, filled with nice details.

[Allison Scott · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable