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About Johanna Spyri

Johanna Spyri was born in a small village called Hirzel, southeast of Zurich, Switzerland, on June 12, 1827, as the daughter of a country doctor. She went to school and was tutored at home, then studied languages and piano in Z�rich. In 1852 she married lawyer Bernhard Spyri (1821-1884) and they had a son, Bernard (1855-1884). In 1871 Spyri started to write stories to raise money for refugees from the Franco-Prussian war, and her first full length story, Heidi, was published in 1881. She wrote many other stories and though some were successful, none of them matched Heidi for popularity or longevity. She died in Zurich on July 7, 1901.

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International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, Ladybird Classics: Heidi by Johanna Spyri from Penguin Random House Children's UK.

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International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, Ladybird Classics: Heidi by Johanna Spyri from Ladybird.

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International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, Heidi by Johanna Spyri from Puffin Classics.

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International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, Heidi by Johanna Spyri from Macmillan Collector's Library.

1 month ago

International Day of Happiness

A book of happiness! Heidi by Johanna Spyri. From Penguin.

1 month ago

International Day of Happiness

A day of happiness! Here is a book that helps children to understand all different types of emotions. Heidi by Johanna Spyri from Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

International Day of Happiness

A day of happiness! Here is a book that helps children to understand all different types of emotions. Heidi by Johanna Spyri from Puffin Classics.

1 month ago

World Storytelling Day

Heidi is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Race Point Publishing.

1 month ago

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