TY  - BOOK
AU  - Tamsin Hinrichsen
AU  - Lorraine Horsley
ED  - Lorraine Horsley
ED  - Catriona Macgregor
TI  - Heidi
T2  - Read it yourself
SN  - 9780723273264
U1  - F 823 LAD 
PY  - 2013///
CY  - London
PB  - Ladybird
KW  - English Text book
N1  - "Heidi" is a classic children's novel written by Johanna Spyri in 1880. The story follows a young orphan girl named Heidi who is sent to live with her reclusive grandfather in the Swiss Alps. Through her innocence, kindness, and love of nature, Heidi brings joy not only to her grandfather but also to others she meets, including a sickly girl named Clara in Frankfurt. The novel highlights themes of nature, friendship, simplicity, and the healing power of love and home. It’s cherished for its vivid descriptions of Alpine life and strong moral values; 4-5 year old children
N2  - "Heidi" is the story of a cheerful and kind-hearted five-year-old orphan girl named Heidi, who is sent to live with her gruff but kind grandfather in a small cottage high in the Swiss Alps. Though initially thought to be cold and unfriendly, her grandfather gradually opens his heart to Heidi, and they form a deep bond. Heidi thrives in the mountains, enjoying the simple life, the beauty of nature, and the company of Peter, the goatherd. After a few happy years, Heidi is suddenly taken away by her aunt Dete to live in Frankfurt, Germany, as a companion for a wealthy but sickly girl named Clara Sesemann. While Heidi and Clara become close friends, Heidi misses the mountains terribly and becomes homesick and unwell. Eventually, with the help of a kind doctor, she is allowed to return to her grandfather. Later, Clara visits Heidi in the Alps, and the clean mountain air, good food, and Peter's help allow Clara to regain her strength and eventually walk again. The story ends on a joyful note, emphasizing the healing power of nature, love, and a simple, honest life
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