Heidi
Gelesen von Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Johanna Spyri
Hear Heidi if you’ve ever longed to see the Swiss mountain slopes. This story transports the listener from the fine air and freedom of the mountaintop to the confines of Frankfurt, back to the peaks again, bounding in flowered fields with goats at your heels and sky utterly surrounding you.
We meet Heidi when she is 5, led up the mountain by her aunt who has raised the orphan but must leave now for a position in Frankfurt. In a mountain cottage overlooking the valley is Heidi’s grandfather, and there with him the girl’s sweet, free nature expands with the vista. The author’s voice is straightforward, and so is our reader’s, with the child’s wonder, devotion, and sometimes humorous good intentions. When Heidi is taken from the mountains and nearly doesn’t make it back again, the most humorous as well as most heart-wringing scenes occur. All she learns during her absence from the mountain she brings back as seeds that will grow to benefit everyone around her. (Summary by Anita) (9 hr 45 min)
Chapters
Chapter 7 – Fraulein Rottenmeier Spends an Uncomfortable Day
31:48
Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Chapter 9 – Herr Sesemann Hears of Things Which are New to Him
13:49
Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Bewertungen
Excellent Recording of an Excellent Book
Jennifer Nelson
I was very impressed with this recording of Heidi. The story is delightful and very well written. Kara Shallenberg breathes life into this story in a very magical way and is never over dramatic or showy. She reads simply, clearly, and beautifully. You will not be disappointed.
simply wonderful!
Brigid
I have an old battered copy of this book and it's wonderful to have it read allowed. My 5 year old granddaughter and I listen to it and other classic recordings. I'm glad I found this app.
Excellent children's story
ListeninginChicago
Put aside all your conceptions of Heidi from the various movies you have seen - this is a simple and enchanting story, not overly dramatic, but full of laughter, tears, sorrow and joy. And through it all, Johanna Spyri gently teaches lessons about honesty, being true to your word, continuing on when things don't go your way, and being thankful in all things. KayRay is one of my favorite readers on Librivox and she does an excellent job with this book.
Kara's voice is very nice and i love listening to her before bed
Great Voices!
Luther Bones
Kara Shallenberg is an incredible reader for this incredible story. She somehow manages to make every single person sound distinct without straying too far from her gentle tones. Fantastic!
Kara Shallenberg reads beautifully
Lillybear
read by one reader this charming book is a lively read. very happy and full of lovely moments
A very wonderful story...I remember it from my childhood and it was so great to listen to it again.
Really good. One of my favorite readers. I prefer the single reader over group readers.