What happens when a little orphan girl is forced to live with her cold and frightening grandfather? The heartwarming answer has engaged children for more than a century, both on the page and on the screen. Johanna Spyri’s beloved story offers youngsters an endearing and intelligent heroine, a cast of unique and memorable characters, and a fascinating portrait of a small Alpine village.
Johanna Spyri (1827–1901) is an icon in Switzerland and around the world. She wrote more than fifty stories for children and adults.
Target Age: 7-9
Union Square Kids
Pub Date: October 01, 2006
1.01" H x 8.14" L x 6.5" W
261 pages
hardcover