Freedom to roam in the high Swiss Alps brings great happiness in this story of Heidi and her unusual childhood high up in the Swiss Alps. When Heidi’s parents die, she is sent to live with her grandfather high up in the mountains. Everyone in the village is frightened of grandfather but Heidi soon gets used to his gruff ways and loves his simple way of life tending the goats. Summer and winter, Heidi helps her grandfather and plays outdoors, sometimes with Peter who herds his goats nearby. When interfering adults try to make changes, including taking Heidi away from her beloved home in the mountains, Heidi soon shows the restoring and healing powers of her special childhood.
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Including an introduction from writer and feminist activist Scarlett Curtis, curator of Sunday Times Bestseller Feminists Don't Wear Pink.
When five year old Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather high up in the Alps, no one really knows how they will get on.
Even though her grandfather can be fierce, Heidi loves it up in the beautiful Alps, playing with the goats and birds.
But when her strict aunt decides that she must leave her mountain home, Heidi is determined to return to her happy life with her grandfather.
This edition is complete and unabridged.
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