Heidi

Name: Heidi
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9780241735268
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By Johanna Spyri

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Puffin Classics - the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation, including this new resized edition of Heidi, complete with a bold new cover. 'Let's enjoy the beautiful things we can... Read More

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Puffin Classics - the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child.

Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation, including this new resized edition of Heidi, complete with a bold new cover.

'Let's enjoy the beautiful things we can see, my dear, and not think about those we cannot.'

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 cannot bear being away from the mountains and is determined to return to the happiness of life with her grandfather.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241735268

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 July 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin Classics

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 239g

Pages: 336

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Johanna Spyri Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Johanna Spyri (1827-1902) was born in Switzerland in the village of Hirzel, which has magnificent views of the Alps. She wrote almost fifty books, but it was Heidi who brought her great fame.

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