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Description
In this adaptation of the classic Johanna Spyri story, a Swiss orphan is heartbroken when she must leave her beloved grandfather and their happy home in the mountains to go to school and to care for an invalid girl in the city.
Quick Summary
A young Swiss girl is whisked away from her beloved grandfather and mountain home to the bustling city, where she brings joy to everyone around her. Kids will root for Heidi as she helps her wheelchair-bound friend discover hope, laugh at the stuffy governess who doesn't understand mountain girls, and feel all the feels when Heidi sings about the goatherds she left behind. If your kid loves heartwarming stories like "Charlotte's Web" or "The Secret Garden" where friendship changes everything, they'll adore this timeless tale. Perfect for kids ages 6-9 or grades 1-3, this quick-read captures the magic of finding home in unexpected places.