Heidi

Heidi
Synopsis
At the age of five, little orphan Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather in the Alps. Everyone in the village is afraid of him, but Heidi is fascinated by his long beard and bushy grey eyebrows. She loves her life with him in the mountains, playing in the sunshine and growing up amongst the goats and birds. But one terrible day Heidi is collected by her aunt and is made to live with a new family in town. Heidi can't bear to be away from her grandfather; can she find her way back up the mountain, where she belongs?
  • Virtue
    VIRTUE
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    LANGUAGE
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  • Story
    STORY
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  • Beauty
    BEAUTY
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Mindful Muslim Review

Originally published in 1880, this book should be read aloud to every young child. It is a beautiful story of a girl with the purest of hearts who develops an understanding of God’s mercy and subsequently teaches others how to be patient with God’s tests. The story is imbued with invaluable lessons that teach reliance upon God, understanding of His will, reflection on how He accepts our prayers, thanking God, and praising God. Heidi earns our gold star and very much deserves a spot on every little girl’s bookshelf.

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Edition: Puffin Classics
Publisher: Puffin Books
Published: 3/5/2009
Page Count: 320
ISBN13: 9780141322568
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