Book Description:
Johanna Spyri’s Heidi (1881) is a heartwarming story of resilience, innocence, and the healing power of nature. The novel follows a spirited young orphan girl sent to live with her reclusive grandfather in the Swiss Alps. Though at first a stranger to mountain life, Heidi quickly wins over the gruff old man and the local villagers with her kindness and bright spirit.
When she is later taken to Frankfurt to serve as a companion to a wealthy but sickly girl, Heidi struggles with homesickness and the confines of city life. Her journey back to the mountains becomes a tale of emotional renewal and personal growth for everyone she touches.
With its vivid Alpine setting, themes of compassion, faith, and belonging, Heidi has become one of the most beloved children’s novels in the world — a timeless celebration of nature, family, and the simple joys of life.
