Heidi

By: Johanna Spyri

Narrated by: Marnie MacAdam

Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

In this treasured story, the orphan child, Heidi, is sent to live with her embittered grandfather high in the Swiss Alps. Heidi's innocent joy of life and genuine concern and love for all living things become the old man's salvation.

From the goatherder Peter and his family to the sickly girl Clara and her desperate father, Heidi's special charm enriches everyone she meets. Unselfish to the core, Heidi's goodness overcomes all obstacles - even those seemingly insurmountable.

Remembered and loved as a child's story, Heidi remains a testimony of redemption and salvation for all ages. Uplifting and enjoyable, Heidi makes superior family listening.

Public Domain (P)2006 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Heidi

I had read this book years ago. It had been so long I didn't really remember it. It is an excellent book.

My book Heidi

I have enjoyed this reading of Heidi. The reader did a fine job of keeping it interesting. I had seen several versions of the movie Heidi but none of them followed this story.

Heidi is always sweet

Of course this story will be appealing. I’ll always love the poignant and refreshing story.

I had to steal a star because the little girls’ voices were often annoying. Their dialect was stilted and varied wildly. Sometimes almost palatable, others tooth-grindingly annoying, piping like piccolos and spoken as though through pursed lips.

I actually hope to find another version eventually. This one will do until then.

Full of excellent values and good life lessons.

Although these older stories are a little slow-paced, I really enjoy the values and lessons taught. Such a cute story and so much to learn from the characters.

Great story, needs better recording!

I enjoyed the story however the recording seemed poor, whereas the reader being difficult to understand.

Heidi, the classic

This is the classic so many of us read, and reread, growing up. It was one of the shapers of my dreams and character, because I spent so much time reading it, and then laying in bed dreaming about her, even before I went to sleep.
I think little girls benefit from this kind of book. It takes them to new places and situations safely, and stays there when they are 9, 11, 13, which is important at a time when the inevitable changes in their lives can feel overwhelming. It even taught me the fact that books can be so much better then movies, because when I saw the travesty of a movie my love of books was affirmed and renewed and refreshed.
If I reviewed this as an adult reviewing this for adults I would be missing the point. There are about thirty books about which I would say the same thing.
This book is one of the finest stories for young people ever written.

I Waited Too Long to Read This

This is one of the few times where I liked the movie better than the book. Not that the book was bad. I just didn't catch the vision of it. Perhaps I should have read it as a young person. I would probably have appreciated it more than I do now. I did get to see the movie with the irrepressible Shirley Temple multiple times as a child (we didn't have the capability of seeing a movie any time we wanted back then - had to wait until it came on TV, perhaps once every other year). I had a hard time believing in the deep relationship between Heidi and the Grandfather in the book, whereas the movie made it easy to see through him and into his heart. Just my observations. But I definitely think it is worth reading, especially if you are a youngster.

As this book has been recorded by multiple narrators, i was careful to choose the one I thought was best. I thoroughly enjoyed Marnie MacAdam's narration. It was natural and engaging. Some of the others I listened to had annoying pronunciations that I could never have listened to over a long period of time. I'm glad I chose her.

Fun share with grandfather and granddaughter

wonderful experience. our granddaughter listened to it at her home while we were at our home.

Very entertaining!

Another most excellent rendition of a favorite tale. Have always loved the story, and this audio version is awesome ... a great choice of reader in Marnie MacAdam. I've had to return a few books because the narrator's voice just wasn't 'right', which totally ruined the listening, but Marnie was terrific!

Great Classic Story

This is a well done presetation of classic children's literature. the story brings out the impotants of doing the right thing for others, even when it is hard for yourself. And to be generous with what we have no mater how little or how much.