Heidi

Heidi's mountain life is upended when she's sent to the city.

5.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.0/5 Goodreads · 203,699 ratings

336 pages· 91,317 words· Est. 10 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Heidi's peaceful life with her grandfather in the Swiss mountains is disrupted when she's sent to live in the city with a sickly girl. Torn from her beloved home and new friend Peter, Heidi faces a world of challenges. Can she find her way back to the mountains and the family she loves? This classic tale explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the enduring bond of family.

From the publisher

Orphaned Heidi lives with her gruff but caring grandfather on the side of Swiss mountain, where she befriends young Peter the goat-herd. She leads an idyllic life, until she is forced to leave the mountain she has always known to go and live with a sickly girl in the city. Will Heidi ever see her grandfather again? A classic tale of a young girl’s coming-of-age, of friendship, and familial love.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 336
Words: 91,317
Reading age: 9–12
Audience: Middle Grade

Themes & topics

Books about grandpa Books about self-discovery Books about family Books about friendship Books about mountains

What readers & critics say

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“If you didn't run up grassy hills and pretend to be Heidi in the Swiss Alps, did you even read this book? And if you didn't read this book, did you even have a childhood? It's a classic for a reason! I love books that introduce me to a different time or place, and this book did just that. It's fun, adventurous, and, at times, sad. It's a great story about growing up and relying on your family and friends.”

Lauren Hancock

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