Heidi
About this book
***The famous Swiss classic about Heidi, a five-year-old orphan girl*** who goes to live with her grandfather, and his goats, in an alm (Alpine pasture)...up the Alps. **One of the most loved classics ...both by children and adults, alike.** ***Little orphan Heidi goes to live high in the Alps with her gruff grandfather and brings happiness to all who know her on the mountain. When Heidi goes to Frankfurt to work in a wealthy household, she dreams of returning to the mountains and meadows, her friend Peter, and her beloved grandfather.***
Reader Profile
4.1/5 · 214726 readers · 238 pages · ≈ 4 h 24 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Heidi?
About ≈ 4 h 24 m — 238 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Heidi?
238 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Heidi?
It sits on the Classics, Historical Fiction, Short Stories shelves.
Has Heidi been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Heidi: Rescue of the Lynx (2026), Heidi: Rescue of the Lynx (2025), Heidi (2015), Heidi (2005).
Is Heidi in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Heidi?
The main characters include Heidi (fictional character).
Where does Heidi take place?
It is set in Swiss Alps, Switzerland during Around 1827.
Who wrote Heidi?
Spyri, Johanna (1827–1901).
Where can I read Heidi online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library