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Heidi by Johanna Spyri

Heidi

Johanna Spyri

Start Publishing LLC · Print & ebook · February 18, 2013

A Classics pick for readers exploring Heidi.

The ClassicsOrphans & Foster KidsCountry Lifefamily
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Who it’s for
A classic coming-of-age story finds lasting feeling in the pull between freedom and family duty.
Themes
Freedom and family responsibilities, Coming of age
Genres
Orphans & Foster Kids, The Classics, Country Life

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About this book

Heidi has captivated and enthralled readers since it was first published. Heidi, an orphan, has to move in with her stern, demanding grandfather in the Swiss Alps, and just as she begins to feel at home she finds herself back in a city caring for a sick relative. This classic coming of age story explores the balance between freedom and family responsibilities. The joyously triumphant resolution will stay with the reader for a long time.

Freedom and Family

A classic coming-of-age story finds lasting feeling in the pull between freedom and family duty.

Come here for

  • A thoughtful take on growing up and belonging
  • The contrast between Alpine life and the city

Expect

  • Family responsibilities set against a child’s need for freedom
  • A warmly triumphant resolution

Where it sits

Country Life36%
Orphans & Foster Kids35%
The Classics29%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • The Classics
  • Multigenerational Families
  • Orphans & Foster Kids
Authors
Johanna Spyri
Publisher
Start Publishing LLC
Published
February 18, 2013
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Freedom and family responsibilities · Coming of age
Reading lane
The Classics