Heidi (Junior Classics) [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio CD]

Johanna Spyri (Author), Teresa Gallagher (Narrator)

Book Description

Series: Junior Classics | Publication Date: April 2003

The evergreen tale of the Swiss orphan girl Heidi has charmed and intrigued readers since its original publication in 1880. Heidi comes to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps where she befriends the animals and children - in particular the goatherd Peter. She is later taken away to the stern and confining home of the invalid Clara where she enriched the lives of those around her but longs to return home. After many adventures she returns to her grandfather's cabin in her beloved Alps.

Editorial Reviews

From AudioFile

Heidi-whose life is transformed when she is sent to live with her stern grandfather in the Swiss Alps-also joyfully transforms the lives of others-her grandfather's, of course, as well as that of Peter the goatherd and his granny. Teresa Gallagher performs all these roles and more with an astonishing range; her Heidi is girlish, bubbling, and impetuous, her Peter terse and sometimes sulky. Gallagher moves smoothly between these voices and then back to that of the narrator, never missing a beat. This carefully abridged version is also top-rate and feels expansive. It includes all one's favorite parts and invites younger and older listeners alike to enjoy this classic children's tale. A word of caution: Your children may want to eat nothing but bread, cheese, and goat's milk for days after listening. J.C.G. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Audio CD
• Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks; Abridged edition (April 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9626342854
• ISBN-13: 978-9626342855
• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 5.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #935,744 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible., February 16, 2004

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"tadachan" (Tokyo Japan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heidi (Junior Classics) (Audio CD)

Teresa Gallagher's perfomance is worth listening. From 8-year-old girl to senior men and women, or even a kitten, she plays by herself with complete control - flawlessly composed. I strongly recommend to try her art of voice.

Background music is discreet and proper, which reminds me of Johann Strauss.

I'm sorry it's abridged, perhaps into 1/3 or 1/4 of original. But despite this minor complaint, this is a masterpiece.