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The tale of Heidi / Johanna Spyri, condensed by Eulalia Lorina Henson, illustrations by Michael Reyes, color rendering by Rowen T. Argarao.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextManila : Lampara Publishing House, [2009];copyright 2009Description: 124 pages : color illustrations 19 cmContent type:
  • text
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9789715182881
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • PT 2521.S98 .T143 2009
Summary: Heidi is an orphaned girl and is raised by her Aunt Dete in Mayenfield, Switzerland. When Dete gets a job in Frankfurt, she brings five-year-old Heidi in the Alm mountain to live with her grandfather who is known as "Alm-Uncle." At first, he dislike the idea of having to care for Heidi, but the girl succeeds in getting though his harsh exterior. Later, she experiences a delightful stay with him. She gets to befriend a goatherd names Peter and also becomes close to his blind grandmother. After three years, Dete returns to bring Heidi to Frankfurt to be the companion of Clara Sesemann, a twelve-year-old disabled girl. There Heidi repeatedly clashes with the housekeeper Miss Rottenmeier. But though the kindness and generosity of Clara's grandmother, she learns to read and pray. However, as month pass Heidi becomes more and more homesick. With her failing health and instances of sleepwalking, she is sent back to her grandfather by Clara's doctor. One summer, Clara visits Heidi. The two girls go to the mountains everyday, They never tire of looking at the beautiful flowers. Because of this, Peter becomes jealous of Clara and pushes her wheelchair down the steep slope. But instead of harm, a miracle happens.... Vividly illustrated and set in easy-to-read large font, this collector's edition can be enjoyed by young readers today and for generation to come.
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Isagani R. Cruz Collection Isagani R. Cruz Collection Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center PT 2521.S98 .T143 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 3IRC0000007777

Heidi is an orphaned girl and is raised by her Aunt Dete in Mayenfield, Switzerland. When Dete gets a job in Frankfurt, she brings five-year-old Heidi in the Alm mountain to live with her grandfather who is known as "Alm-Uncle." At first, he dislike the idea of having to care for Heidi, but the girl succeeds in getting though his harsh exterior. Later, she experiences a delightful stay with him. She gets to befriend a goatherd names Peter and also becomes close to his blind grandmother. After three years, Dete returns to bring Heidi to Frankfurt to be the companion of Clara Sesemann, a twelve-year-old disabled girl. There Heidi repeatedly clashes with the housekeeper Miss Rottenmeier. But though the kindness and generosity of Clara's grandmother, she learns to read and pray. However, as month pass Heidi becomes more and more homesick. With her failing health and instances of sleepwalking, she is sent back to her grandfather by Clara's doctor. One summer, Clara visits Heidi. The two girls go to the mountains everyday, They never tire of looking at the beautiful flowers. Because of this, Peter becomes jealous of Clara and pushes her wheelchair down the steep slope. But instead of harm, a miracle happens.... Vividly illustrated and set in easy-to-read large font, this collector's edition can be enjoyed by young readers today and for generation to come.

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