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What a great children's classic! What a happy and inspirational story! I had never read it before, but I am so glad I finally did! I would have loved this when I was younger. It isn't action-packed, but the story does move along nicely. This reminded me a lot of Pollyanna, only with a wonderful setting, the Swiss Alps, which adds a lot to the story.
This was published before Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm or Anne of Green Gables or Pollyanna. If you are looking for a free book to read on your ebook ...more
This was published before Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm or Anne of Green Gables or Pollyanna. If you are looking for a free book to read on your ebook ...more
I read this book at a child in the 1950’s
Well... I wish I could say that I enjoyed it more than I did. But the truth is, I found it extremely annoying. I was extremely unsympathetic to the character of Peter. His obsession with Heidi, and how he went about it, was extremely unhealthy. His jealousy of everyone else was really... creepy. And what about the way the doctor acted towards Heidi? Also creepy. Just not my cup of tea. I wanted to like it more than I did :(
I loved the first 60% of this book, but felt that the story could have ended when Heidi returned home to grandfather. It moved a lot slower after that.
Lexile 960L
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 16.0
The Disney version is less saccharine sweet than the original novel.
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 16.0
The Disney version is less saccharine sweet than the original novel.
every young girl should read this book. It is a classic
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