Heidi lebt bei ihrem Großvater, dem Alm-Öhi, auf einer einsamen Alm in den Schweizer Bergen. Der Geißenpeter und alle Tiere sind ihre Freunde. Heidi ist glücklich - bis sie eines Tages von Tante Dete nach Frankfurt gebracht wird, um der kranken Klara Sesemann Gesellschaft zu leisten.
Orphaned at an early age, the young girl Heidi finds a home high in the Swiss Alps with her reclusive grandfather. There, each glorious day is filled with discovery, adventure and the friendship of a gentle goat boy, Peter. But when Heidi is sent away from her mountain paradise to a large, cold city, she is determined to find a way to return to the place she loves.
For generations, children around the world have fallen under the spell of this small alpine girl. Heidi is the heartwarming story of an exuberant child's goodness, courage, and love. Filled with unforgettable characters and majestic scenery, it is an enduring classic of children's literature. Author Johanna Spyri lived her entire life in a small Swiss town near Zurich. Heidi, first published in 1881, is a largely autobiographical work that echoes Ms. Spyri's affection for the countryside, flowers and animals that surrounded her. John McDonough brings Heidi vibrantly to life, enriching this beloved tale with the warmth and drama of his narration.
Heidi nos cuenta la historia de una pequeña huérfana de cinco años a la que su tía Dete tiene que llevar a vivir con su abuelo, un hombre solitario y algo rudo, que vive como un ermitaño en un bonito pueblo, Mayenfeld, de los Alpes suizos. Poco a poco, Heidi se irá ganando el cariño del anciano y de todos los habitantes del valle, entre los que encontrará a Pedro, el joven cabrero del pueblo, su compañero de aventuras. Su vida tranquila y alegre en las montañas se complicará cuando tenga que regresar de nuevo a la ciudad con su tía.
En esta nueva edición reunimos los dos tomos que originalmente componen las aventuras de Heidi: Los años de formación y andanzas de Heidi y Heidi pone en práctica todo lo que ha aprendido.
Heidi le dio fama internacional a su autora Johanna Spyri, una maestra rural que conocía muy bien el mundo de los niños.
Un libro lleno de inocencia, donde se resaltan los valores humanos y el amor hacia la naturaleza.
Grabado en español ibérico (España).
Natürlich hat der Hecht im Burggraben nichts mit Daniels Mutter zu tun. Trotzdem: Wenn er ihn fängt, wird seine Mutter wieder gesund. Daran glaubt Daniel felsenfest. Und weil richtige Freunde zusammenhalten, auch gegen das Schlimmste, was passieren kann, werden sie es zu dritt versuchen: Anna, Daniel, Lukas. Eine eindringliche Geschichte über Trauer, Freundschaft und den Abschied von der Kindheit.
Heaven is the perfect name for the small Ohio town where 14-year-old Marley lives. Or at least she thought so until the fateful day when the mysterious letter arrived. Now her life has been turned upside down. Twelve years ago Momma chose to live in Heaven because she liked the name of the town and the white picket fences and the little schoolhouse by the river. Pops agreed that it was a good place after he made sure it had a Western Union office. Ever since she can remember, Marley's been sent to Western Union to wire money to Uncle Jack. Now that she's learned the significance of those errands, life will never be the same.
This award-winning author introduces a likeable, believable young character. Listeners empathize with her search for identity and are edified by her choice to forgive the family who hid her adoption from her.
Evil wizard Astrid has trapped Drake's friends in stone and she is getting closer to casting an even more dangerous spell! To stop
her, Drake and Ana travel in search of Ka, a mysterious and greatly feared Lava Dragon. But who is Ka's Dragon Master? Can a
young girl find the dragon and stop Astrid -- before it's too late?
When a whale shares his heart song at the beach, lonely Sasha answers his call and embarks on a miraculous journey encountering mermaids, seafaring friends, and an Earth goddess along the way.Inspired by the loving compassion of the humpback whales who are reaching out worldwide to help us remember who we are and what we are capable of, Hearting with Herman shares the ageless wisdom that we are never alone. The simple act of Hearting helps us experience this unity and opens the doors of our hearts to our own unique music. Enjoy this magical adventure with Sasha and Herman as they travel the world connecting all creatures and uniting in one beautiful heart song.Be sure to download “A Call to the Sea” theme song to accompany this first adventure in the Herman series at www.heartingwithherman.com
Breaking up is hard to do--so why not pay someone to do it for you? Twelve-year-old Quentin never asked to be the Heartbreak Messenger. It just kind of happened, and he can't let a golden opportunity pass him by. The valuable communication service he offers is simple: He delivers breakup messages. For a small fee, he will deliver that message to your soon-to-be ex. If you order the deluxe package, he'll even throw in some flowers and a box of chocolates. You know . . . to soften the blow. At first, Quentin's entrepreneurial brainchild is surprisingly successful, which is great, because he suspects his mom, who works as a car mechanic, is worried about money. But as he interacts with clients, message recipients, and his best friend, Abigail, it doesn't take long for him to wonder if his own heart will remain intact. In The Heartbreak Messenger by Alexander Vance, Quentin discovers that the game of love and the emotions that go with it are as complicated as they come--even for an almost-innocent bystander.
Run run run.
That's what twelve-year-old Annie loves to do. When she's barefoot and running, she can hear her heart beating...
Thump-THUMP, thump-THUMP.
It's a rhythm that makes sense in a year when everything's shifting: Her mother is pregnant, her grandfather is forgetful, and her best friend, Max, is always moody. Everything is changing, just like the apple Annie's been assigned to draw a hundred times.
Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech masterfully weaves this story about a young girl beginning to understand the many rhythms of life and how she fits within them.
After seven months as a captive of Minerva, the insane Alpha queen, Lyric Walker has escaped to the surface. Her only goal is to warn the world about the Great Abyss. When she finally arrives back in Coney Island, she discovers a world she never expected, one where humans and Alpha are finally working hand in hand to rebuild the country. But she soon discovers that an old enemy allied with an old friend may kill them all before the monsters get their turn.
Where will Lyric's loyalties, and her heart, lead her?
With nail-biting action and romance, Michael Buckley's epic trilogy draws to a stunning conclusion.
WHEN MALEFICENT PUT A CROWN ON AURORA'S HEAD, SHE DIDN'T THINK SHE WAS PUTTING HER IN DANGER.
Ruling a kingdom is challenging under any circumstances. But Aurora-queen of Perceforest and queen of the Moors-is reigning under the weight of two crowns. Caught between the prejudices that divide her kingdom and eager to establish lasting peace, Aurora is determined to sign a treaty to unify the humans and the Fair Folk.
But as spiky dark flowers grow fiercely around Perceforest's borders and a stable boy mysteriously disappears, tensions between humans and faeries are at a dangerous high.
It's no help that Aurora hasn't been sleeping. After all, how can she be certain she won't wake a hundred years later? Moreover, she can't be sure whom to trust. Her protective godmother, Maleficent; her sly advisor, Lord Ortolan; her devoted friend, Prince Phillip; and her new admirer, Count Alain, all claim to have her best interests at heart. And it soon becomes apparent that an underhanded plot poses unforeseen danger.
With not only her peace treaty but also the safety of her loved ones at stake, it's up to Aurora to trust in her own heart and save her kingdom.
