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Penguin Minis: Heidi

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At just five years old, orphan Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather high in the Swiss Alps. Though the village fears him, Heidi is captivated by her grandfather’s wild appearance and the mountain life surrounding them. She thrives amid sunshine, goats, and birds, only to be torn away by her aunt to live in town. Yearning for the mountains and her beloved grandfather, Heidi’s story is one of home, belonging, and the resilient spirit of childhood.
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Penguin Minis: Heidi

A beloved classic about a little orphan girl in the Swiss Alps, now in a revolutionary new mini format with a beautiful cover illustration by Anna Bond, the artist behind world-renowned stationery brand, Rifle Paper Co.

A beloved classic about a little orphan girl in the Swiss Alps, now in a revolutionary new mini format with a beautiful cover illustration by Anna Bond, the artist behind world-renowned stationery brand, Rifle Paper Co.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

A beloved classic about a little orphan girl in the Swiss Alps, now in a revolutionary new mini format with a beautiful cover illustration by Anna Bond, the artist behind world-renowned stationery brand, Rifle Paper Co.

Heidi, this beloved classic, is now available as a Penguin Mini. Complete and unabridged, the book's revolutionary landscape design and ultra-thin paper make it easy to hold in one hand without sacrificing readability. Perfectly sized to slip into a pocket or bag, Penguin Minis are ideal for reading on the go.

At the age of five, little orphan Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather in the Alps. Everyone in the village is afraid of him, but Heidi is fascinated by his long beard and bushy grey eyebrows. She loves her life in the mountains, playing in the sunshine and growing up among the goats and birds. But one terrible day, Heidi is collected by her aunt and is made to live with a new family in town. Heidi can't bear to be away from her grandfather; can she find a way back up the mountain, where she belongs?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593114469

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 October 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Penguin USA

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 83.0mm

Height: 121.0mm

Weight: 108g

Pages: 504

About the Author

Johanna Louise Spyri (1827--1901) is one of the most famous children's writers in the world. She grew up in Hirzel, a small village in Switzerland, and wrote over twenty-five books. Based in Winter Park, Florida, Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co., a worldwide stationery and gift brand, is an artist best known for her whimsical designs, which often include hand-painted illustrations and lettering. She has created unique illustrated covers for the Puffin in Bloom book collection, which includes such classics as L. M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables, Heidi by Johanna Spyri, and A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

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