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 lived high in the mountains with her grandfather. She loved the mountains and her friend, Peter. Klara, a crippled girl comes to visit and she and Heidi become quick friends. Peter becomes jealous and pushes Klara's wheelchair down the mountain. Without the chair Klara is forced to learn to walk and with Heidi's help she is able to walk again.
Hedvig gehört nicht mehr zu den Kleinen - jetzt geht sie schon in die 2. Klasse! Aber über die Sommerferien ist etwas mit ihr und allen anderen Mädchen aus der Klasse passiert - das Pferdefieber ist ausgebrochen! Nichts wünscht Hedvig sich sehnlicher als ein Pferd ... doch was ihr tierlieber Vater schließlich anschleppt, ist Max-Olov, ein struppiger, magerer, jähzorniger Esel! Unmöglich kann Hedvig den anderen Mädchen in der Klasse davon erzählen und so wird aus dem Esel in Hedvigs Fantasie im Handumdrehen ein Pferd. Trotz Pferdefieber bleibt die eigensinnige, fantasievolle Hedvig sich treu - und aus der Notlüge entspringen lauter kleine Abenteuer, die Hedvig und ihre Freundin Lisa das 2. Schuljahr hindurch auf Trab halten.
Ein neues Schuljahr beginnt und Hedvig geht jetzt schon in die dritte Klasse! Und wie aufregend ist es, dass die neue Mitschülerin, die mit ihren braunen Locken und dichten Wimpern wie eine Prinzessin aussieht, in ihre Klasse kommt! Bereitwillig lässt die Neue sich von Hedvig an die Hand nehmen und stolziert mit ihr ins Klassenzimmer. Doch als sie sich vorstellen soll, sagt sie 'Olle'. Aber Olle heißen nur Jungs!!! Hedvig kann sich vor Häme und Spott kaum retten. 'Hedvig Olle Liebespaar!' heißt es fortan. Hedvig fühlt sich fürchterlich verraten von Olle und schwört Rache.
Endlich sind Sommerferien! Das Wetter könnte nicht besser sein: Es ist heiß, die Mücken stechen wie verrückt und das Wasser im Bach ist lauwarm ... Aber Hedvigs beste Freundin ist mit ihrer Mutter verreist und ihre Oma ist krank. Nichts ist, wie es sein sollte! Doch dann ziehen Specki und sein schicker Papa in das halb verfallene Sommerhäuschen im Wald. Während Speckis Papa versucht, das Häuschen instand zu setzen, schmieden Hedvig und Specki Pläne...
Hedvig wohnt nicht am Ende der Welt, sie wohnt dahinter. Was für ein Glück, dass sie endlich in die erste Klasse kommt - denn plötzlich ist ihr Leben voller Abenteuer! Hedvig hat jede Menge verrückte Einfälle, die manchmal ganz anders ausgehen, als sie sich das vorgestellt hat ... Aber sie macht auch ihr erstes Schwimmabzeichen, verschenkt ihr kostbares Lebkuchenhaus, verliebt sich unsterblich in einen Einsiedlerkrebs - und lernt in der Schule Linda kennen, die bald ihre beste Freundin wird.
An Australian chicken breeder, Mr McFowler, fails to win competitions with his prized chicken, Hector, mainly because Hector had a nose pecking habit and an inability to remain still when being judged. Mr McFowler was downcast as he felt Hector was the best bird he had ever bred and his greatest chance of winning Champion Bird of the Show.
Mr McFowler, of Scottish descent loves to play old Scottish songs in his shed and sometimes dance to them. One day Hector starts dancing with him to his records. Mr McFowler sees an opportunity and he and Hector train the other chickens to become Highland Dancers. Mr McFowler is a resourceful man and makes things to aid with training. He dusts off his bagpipes and provides the music for the troupe.
It was a difficult task for Hector to mould the sometimes-reluctant individual chickens into a precision team. He eventually succeeds and they perform at local agricultural shows, the the Sydney Royal and finally get an invitation to perform at the famous Edinburgh Tattoo in Scotland, where they woo audiences with their amazing precision performance. They are feted and Mr McFowler is very proud that his prized chicken, which failed to become a champion show bird, was now a champion leader of a successful highland dance troupe. Mr McFowler, a romantically naïve bachelor, even makes a surprising romantic connection!
Heaven is for real, and you are going to like it! Colton Burpo came back from his trip to heaven with a very important message: Jesus really, really loves children. In an effort to reach even more families with this eternally significant story, this runaway bestseller is now told from Colton---kid to kids!
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.
A dazzling adventure full of magic, snow . . . and sisters!
Evangeline has been lonely her whole life. Her mother rarely lets her play outside . . . especially not when it's snowing. It's almost as if she wants to hide her daughter from the world.
For as long as she can remember, Evangeline has felt someone missing, like a best friend who moved away, or an imaginary friend she's forgotten. She knows it sounds crazy, but the thought has always given her comfort-the idea that there's someone waiting for her, looking for her. Someone who cares about her.
On her birthday, Evangeline finds her window has blown open, and her room is full of snow. There's a message written in the frost. One word.
HELP
Evangeline learns that she has a sister, a twin, in fact. They were both born in another world-a land of snow and music and ancient magic. Now, someone is calling Evangeline back, and will stop at nothing to lure her into the magical realm where danger lurks.
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
When Brother's dad is shipped off to Iraq, along with the rest of his reserve unit, Brother must help his grandparents keep the ranch going. He's determined to maintain it just as his father left it, in the hope that doing so will ensure his father's safe return. The hardships Brother faces will not only change the ranch, but also reveal his true calling.
