A Swiss orphan is heartbroken when she must leave her beloved grandfather and their happy home in the mountains to go to school and to care for an invalid girl in the city.
4.8Overall Score
Heidi
Reader's Review Although set in the 1800's, this classic novel still appeals to preteens (and older children and adults as well!), with it's description of the kind-hearted but spunky orphan ...
Reader’s Review
Although set in the 1800’s, this classic novel still appeals to preteens (and older children and adults as well!), with it’s description of the kind-hearted but spunky orphan who befriends her reclusive grandfather and turns difficult situations into positive ones.
To look out for
The forced separation between Heidi and her beloved grandfather may be upsetting to sensitive readers.
- Islamic Values: Heidi becomes good friend with the young shepherd boy Peter, but no mention of affection or romance between them is made.
- Violence: Peter destroys another child’s wheelchair out of jealousy
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