The Best Switzerland Books for Kids

Summary: Meet Barry, the legendary Saint Bernard whose bravery in the face of deadly avalanches saved over 40 lives. As snow threatens to bury all in its path, Barry's courage and instincts become a beacon of hope. What drives this remarkable dog to risk everything for strangers? Discover the true story behind the canine hero whose legacy endures at the St. Bernard Monastery. Will Barry's feats inspire a new generation of heroes?

Summary: Sixteen-year-old Victor Frankenstein and his twin Konrad discover a hidden library of alchemy in their family's chateau near Geneva. When Konrad falls gravely ill and the doctors fail, Victor defies his father and seeks the ancient Elixir of Life. With Elizabeth and Henry, he turns to a disgraced alchemist and risks everything to gather three dangerous ingredients. A gothic prequel to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

Summary: In 1951, avalanches threaten the Swiss Alps. Twelve-year-old Zoe and her older sister, Kay, are always squabbling, and after their latest fight Zoe is sent into town on an errand. When Kay goes out to find her, both girls are caught in a massive avalanche. Kay is buried deep beneath the snow, and it is up to Zoe and her dog, Frank, to find her before another slide strikes their village.

Summary: Orphaned Heidi is sent to live with her gruff grandfather high in the Swiss Alps, where she grows to love the mountains, the goats and her friend Peter. Then she is taken to a city household to keep company with Clara, a girl who cannot walk, and homesickness sets in. This abridged Great Illustrated Classics edition retells Johanna Spyri's novel with illustrations throughout.