Heidi Un été dans les montagnes / trad. de l'allemand par Jeanne-Marie Gaillard-Paquet. Ill. de Rozier-Gaudriault

Name: Heidi Un été dans les montagnes / trad. de l'allemand par Jeanne-Marie Gaillard-Paquet. Ill. de Rozier-Gaudriault
Rating: 8.08 (213503 reviews)
Author: Johanna Spyri
ISBN: 9782070586646

Language: French
Published in: 1995
Publisher: Gallimard
Pages: 155
ISBN: 9782070586646

High in the Swiss Alps, a young orphan girl named Heidi is sent to live with her reclusive and feared grandfather. In the crisp mountain air, surrounded by towering peaks and green pastures, her spirited nature begins to melt the old man's hardened heart. She finds delight in the simple life, spending her days with the goatherd Peter and embracing the freedom of her Alpine home. Her world is one of fresh goat's milk, beds of sweet hay, and the vibrant beauty of nature.

Just as she finds a true sense of belonging, Heidi is torn away from her beloved mountains and taken to the bustling city of Frankfurt. There, she is to be a companion to Klara, a wealthy but invalid girl confined to a wheelchair. Thrust into a world of strict rules and city constraints, Heidi longs for the home she lost. This timeless story explores the profound connection between a person and their environment, revealing the healing power of nature and the enduring search for the one place you can truly call home.