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Heidi
Bestseller: about 50 million copies (estimate)After being orphaned, a young girl is sent to live with her gruff grandfather on a Swiss mountain, where she grows to love the alpine life. Later she is taken to a city and longs to return.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 1880
- Pace
- Slow
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 246
- Format
- Book 1 of 2 in Heidi
Read this if you want a warm, nostalgic read set in lovely mountain scenery.
Skip this if you find old-fashioned moralising and religious sentiment tiresome.
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Quick answers about Heidi
- What is Heidi about?
- After being orphaned, a young girl is sent to live with her gruff grandfather on a Swiss mountain, where she grows to love the alpine life. Later she is taken to a city and longs to return.
- Who should read Heidi?
- Read it if you want a warm, nostalgic read set in lovely mountain scenery. Skip it if you find old-fashioned moralising and religious sentiment tiresome.
- How long and how fast is Heidi?
- It is a slow-paced, short read of about 246 pages, first published in 1880.
- Does Heidi have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Heidi for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Heidi; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Heidi?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Anne of Green Gables, The Secret Garden, Little Women.
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