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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Heidi by Johanna Spyri, read by Gemma Whelan. Little Heidi goes to live with her grandfather in his lonely hut high in the Alps and she quickly learns to love her new life. But her strict aunt decides to send her away again to live in the town. Heidi...

Ciara Jansen stars in a BBC Radio full-cast dramatisation of the classic children's story. When Heidi, a lively orphan girl, goes to live with her grandfather in a little hut high in the Alps she soon learns to live in perfect harmony with her surroundings, leading a carefree life with her...

Jan Francis reads Johanna Spyri's classic tale of the adventures of a little Swiss girl. Ever since her mother died, Heidi has been looked after by her aunt Dete. But now Dete is moving to Frankfurt, and Heidi must go and live with her grandfather in a hut high up in the Swiss mountains. There she meets Peter the goatherd and his blind grandmother, and the three become great friends. Heidi loves her new, carefree life - but then her aunt returns to take her away from everyone she loves.

This classic tale of a remarkable, unaffected five-year-old orphan will charm you, just as Heidi charms her fierce, hermit grandfather when she comes to live with him in the Swiss Alps.

Orphaned at an early age, the young girl Heidi finds a home high in the Swiss Alps with her reclusive grandfather. There, each glorious day is filled with discovery, adventure and the friendship of a gentle goat boy, Peter. But when Heidi is sent away from her mountain paradise to a large, cold city, she is determined to find a way to return to the place she loves. For generations, children around the world have fallen under the spell of this small alpine girl. Heidi is the heartwarming story of an exuberant child’s goodness, courage, and love.

This beloved Swiss children's tale has been beloved by generations of children and adults. Orphan Heidi's life in the Alps with her grandfather, Peter the goatherd, and her friendship with Klara, her invalid playmate, is both poignant and heartwarming.

Heidi is Johanna Spyri’s timeless story of love, friendship, and the healing power of nature, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Swiss Alps. Orphaned at a young age, spirited and kindhearted Heidi is sent to live with her reclusive grandfather high in the mountains. At first gruff and distant, the old man gradually opens his heart to the lively little girl. Heidi’s days are filled with sunshine, goats in green pastures, and the joy of alpine life—until she is taken to the bustling city of Frankfurt to be a companion to Clara, a gentle but sickly girl confined to a wheelchair.

The abridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Johanna Spyri's charming tale, Heidi, wonderfully read by Sarah Greene. At the age of five, little orphan Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather in the Alps. Everyone on the village is afraid of him, but Heidi is fascinated by his long beard...

Filled with the power of love and the beauty of nature, Heidi is a lyrical tale about a little girl sent to live in the mountains of the Swiss Alps with her grandfather. A grumpy recluse, her grandfather has isolated himself from his fellow townspeople and his church. In very little time, Heidi warms his heart; and she quickly charms the whole town and makes new friends, including young Peter, the goatherd. But when Heidi is sent away again to care for a young girl her own age, she must grow wise beyond her years.

Pubblicato a Zurigo nel 1880, Heidi è un tipico romanzo di formazione la cui protagonista, rimasta orfana in tenera età, viene affidata da una zia alle cure del nonno paterno, il burbero e misantropo Zio dell'Alpe che si è ritirato a vivere in una baita alpina. Tra le alpi svizzere la bambina cresce libera e spensierata fino al giorno in cui la zia viene a riprenderla per affidarla ad una ricca famiglia di Francoforte la cui figlia, Clara, è immobilizzata su di una sedia a rotelle. Le bambine diventano subito molto amiche.

Published in 1886, this engaging novel delves into the life of a small community where young Veronica, after the loss of her mother, finds solace and guidance in her neighbor Gertrude, who takes her under her wing. Gertrudes son, Dietrich, is training to be a saddler, following in his fathers footsteps. Despite the hard work that defines their daily lives, moments of joy and contentment arise from the nurturing relationships they share with Gertrude and two other wise matronly neighbors. As the years go by, Dietrich and Veronica face challenges, particularly from the mischief of local peers, ...

Heidi is the story of a five-year-old orphan who goes to live with her grandfather in the mountains. Everyone in the village is afraid of him, but Heidi soon wins his heart. She loves her life and her friendship with the young goatherd, Peter. But one terrible day her aunt takes her to the city to help take care of a sickly child, Clara. Heidi can't bear to be away from her grandfather and finally, she brings Clara back to her Alpine home, where a miracle of healing occurs. 

Die Geschichte der kleinen Heidi, die das Herz ihres einsiedlerischen Großvaters, des Almöhi, gewinnt, mit dem Geißenpeter über die Almwiesen springt und bei Klara in Frankfurt vor Heimweh nach den Bergen krank wird, begeisterte schon Generationen. Das Hörbuch mit beiden Teilen des Klassikers zaubert bis heute ein Lächeln ins Gesicht der Zuhörer.

Heidi, a five-year-old orphan girl, is sent to live with her grandfather up in the mountains of Dorfli after her Aunt Dete receives a job offer in the city. Enchanted by the old man and his jaded attitude towards the villagers and God, Heidi wins him over with her enthusiasm and love. When her aunt returns, she insists Heidi go to live with a wealthy family in Frankfurt. Disappointed to leave her grandfather and her friend, Peter, Heidi reluctantly agrees.

Anonym und in bescheidener Aufmachung erschien vor über 120 Jahren die schlichte Geschichte eines kleinen Mädchens, das sich nichts Schöneres auf der Welt vorstellen kann, als das Leben in den Bergen.

The evergreen tale of the Swiss orphan girl Heidi has charmed and intrigued readers since its original publication in 1880. Heidi comes to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps where she befriends the animals and children, in particular the goatherd Peter. She is later taken away to the stern and confining home of the invalid Clara where she enriches the lives of those around her but longs to return home. After many adventures she returns to her grandfather's cabin in her beloved Alps.

Join us on a heartwarming journey through the enchanting childhood of Heidi, a spirited girl from the stunning Swiss Alps. This classic tale, first published in 1880, resonates with both children and adults, capturing the essence of love, adventure, and the beauty of nature. Presented in two parts, the story unfolds with Heidis formative years filled with learning and exploration, followed by her application of newfound wisdom in her life. This beautifully adapted English translation from 1915 retains the charm of the original German text, emphasizing the joy found in mountain landscapes, the ...

Heidi, c'est l'histoire émouvante d'une petite orpheline suisse qui parvient à trouver le bonheur dans son paradis alpin et qui touche son entourage avec son grand cœur et sa noblesse morale.

Das kleine Mädchen Heidi verbringt mit ihrem Großvater auf einer abgelegenen Hütte ihre ersten Lebensjahre. Der Großvater wird sehr traurig, als Heidi mit ihrem Vormund, der Tante Dete, nach Frankfurt ziehen muss. Dort lebt Heidi im Haus des Witwers Sesemann als Spielkameradin für dessen gelähmte Tochter Klara. Heidi erkrankt jedoch vor Heimweh und muss auf Anraten des Arztes zu ihrem Großvater zurückgeschickt werden.

Das kleine Mädchen Heidi verbringt mit ihrem Großvater auf einer abgelegenen Hütte ihre ersten Lebensjahre. Dort lebt Heidi im Haus des Witwers Sesemann als Spielkameradin für dessen gelähmte Tochter Klara. Heidi erkrankt jedoch vor Heimweh und muss auf Anraten des Arztes zu ihrem Großvater zurückgeschickt werden. Heidi wurde innerhalb weniger Jahre zu einem Welterfolg; die Bücher sind in über 50 Sprachen übersetzt und mehrmals verfilmt worden.