Deidre S. Laiken

I never knew that this was originally a book. I’ve only ever know it as a movie and then Wicked. I want to read the original now! I’m fascinated by the analysis that it’s actually the “Good” people who are “Wicked” … so reading the original and analyzing it. Makes me appreciate my English degree that I can do that :-)

Adrianne

Alpine Splendor! Heidi, a girl of the majestic Swiss Alps, finds beauty and simple wisdom in nature. Living in virtual isolation with her eccentric Grandfather, Heidi develops a special feeling for the plants and animals she finds in the hills and valleys. But her life suddenly changes when she must live in the city. There she befriends an invalid girl and makes new friends. But Heidi grows homesick for her mountain life. Her adventures in her alpine home and with her city friends will bring show more tears and smiles and warm your heart. show less

Alpine Splendor! Heidi, a girl of the majestic Swiss Alps, finds beauty and simple wisdom in nature. Living in virtual isolation with her eccentric Grandfather, Heidi develops a special feeling for the plants and animals she finds in the hills and valleys. But her life suddenly changes when she must live in the city. There she befriends an invalid girl and makes new friends. But Heidi grows homesick for her mountain life. Her adventures in her alpine home and with her city friends will bring show more tears and smiles and warm your heart. show less

Black Beauty is a book I’d never read before. This adapted version was good enough for me. Such a difficult read! To realize horses, all animals, used to be treated so poorly :-( and also to realize, at the time of Black Beauty’s original publishing, slavery was still very much legal and human beings were being treated with the same cruelty!

Adrianne