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Heidi by Johanna Spyri is a delightful tale that follows the adventures of a young orphan girl sent to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. As Heidi adjusts to her new life, she brings joy not only to her grandfather but also to the village's people. The story captures the essence of childhood innocence, the beauty of nature, and the transformative power of love and friendship.
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This book may appeal to you if you love heartwarming stories set in picturesque landscapes. You'll enjoy following a young girl's adventures in the Swiss Alps, where her kindness and spirit transform the lives of those around her. Perfect for anyone who enjoys tales of friendship, nature, and the simple joys of life.

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Heidi

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 amongst the goats and birds.

A deluxe hardcover edition, with beautiful cover illustrations by Anna Bond, the artist behind world-renowned stationery brand Rifle Paper Co.

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Puffin in Bloom - an all-new line of classics, gorgeously illustrated by renowned stationery brand Rifle Paper Co.'s lead artist, Anna Bond.

The classic story of a little orphan girl in the Swiss Alps, with beautiful cover illustrations by Anna Bond, the artist behind world-renowned stationery brand Rifle Paper Co.

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 amongst the goats and birds. However, 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: 9780147514028

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 December 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin Classics

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 185.0mm

Weight: 338g

Pages: 336

About the Author

About the cover artist- 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 floral illustrated covers for the Puffin in Bloom book collection, which includes such classics as L. M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, andA Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett. 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 has written over twenty-five books.

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