HEIDI - UP TO THE ALM-UNCLE

Sep 29, 2026

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Heidi, a cheerful orphan girl from the mountains of Switzerland, is brought by her aunt to live with her stern grandfather, known as the Alm-Uncle. The story follows her journey up the steep path, her first meeting with the young goatherd Peter, and her discovery of the cosy mountain cottage. Despite the grandfather’s initial anger, Heidi’s warmth softens his heart as she settles into life among goats, hay-lofts, and alpine views.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages56

Reading Time1 h 26 min

AccessFree to download

UP TO THE ALM-UNCLE

Heidi meets the Alm-Uncle

The cottage and the hay-loft

# 1 Johanna Spyri was born in Switzerland in 1827.She wrote many stories about children, but none is more famous than Heidi, which expresses her deep love for the mountainsand landscapes of her native land,and herunderstanding of children's feelings. AcknowledgmentLine illustrations by John Lawrence Ladybird books are widely available,but in case ofdifficulity may be ordered by post or telephone from: Ladybird Books-Cash Sales DepartmentLitlegate Road Paignton Devon TQ33BETelephone 01803554761 A catalogue record for this book is availablefrom the British Library Published by Ladybird Books LId Loughborough Leicestershire UKLadybird Books Inc Auburn Maine 04210 USA ◎LADYBIRD BOOKSLTD MCMXCV LADYBIRD and the device of a Ladybird are trademarks of Ladybird Books LIdAi nghts reseved.No pen of this publication may be reproduced.stored ina rewievalsystem,or Drensmied in any fom orby anymesns,elechronie,mechanica,phorocooywng.recordling or ohewise,wihout the pnor cansentof the copynght ownevr. # LADYBIRD CLASSICS HEIDI by Johanna Spyri Retold by Alison AinsworthIllustrated by John Dillow Heidi was climbing…to her grandfather's cottage # UP TO THEALM-UNCLE This is the story ofalitle orphan girl calledHeidi,who was so happy that she made everyonearound her happy,too.The story begins on a sunnyday,in the mountains of Switzerland. Heidi was climbing up a steep path to hergrandfather's cottage;her Aunt Dete was withher.Heidi had been looked after by Aunt Detesince she was a baby.But now Aunt Dete had anew job in a big city called Frankfurt.She wantedHeidi's grandfather to look after the child. Heidi didn't know it,but her grandfather wasa fierce old man who only came down from themountain when he had goats'cheese to sell inDorfli,the village in the valley.Everyone called him the Alm-Uncle,because the mountain helived on was called the Alm. Before Heidi and her aunt reached the cottage,they met a young goatherd called Peter,who wastaking his goats to the high pasture.Heidi walkedamongst the goats,chattering happily to Peter.She was entranced by her beautiful new surroundings.Happily,she kicked off her bootsand skipped barefoot on the soft grass. At last they reached the Alm-Uncle's cottage.The Alm-Uncle was sitting outside on a bench,and Heidi ran straight up to him. 'Good day,Grandfather!'she called. 'Well,well,what have we here?'enquired theold man,glaring at Heidi from beneath his bushyeyebrows.Dete explained why she had broughtHeidi.Then,as she was rather frightened of theold man,she turned and ran down the mountain. At first the Alm-Uncle was angry.He hadn'tseen Heidi for years,and what did he know about looking after little girls?But Heidi was such abright,cheerful child that his heart softened. Heidi couldn't wait to explore her new home.The cottage was small but cosy.There was one bigroom with a fireplace where all the cooking wasdone.The only furniture was a table and chair,and Grandfather's bed.In a corner stood a ladder.Heidi climbed up and found herself in a tiny loftfilled with fresh,sweet-smelling hay.From a littlewindow she could see far down into the valley. ‘Oh,Grandfather,'cried Heidi,'please let mesleep up here!It's lovely! So Grandfather brought sheets and blanketsand made a snug little bed in the hay.Then it wastime to eat.Supper was a large chunk of cheese,a thick slice of bread and a bowl of fresh goats'milk.Everything tasted delicious. That night Heidi lay in her soft bed listeninghappily to the wind in the pine trees.Soon she wasfast asleep,dreaming of goats and mountains. Heidi skipped along beside him

FAQs

Who is Heidi and where does the story begin?

Heidi is a little orphan girl. The story begins on a sunny day in the mountains of Switzerland.

Why is Heidi taken to her grandfather?

Heidi’s aunt Dete takes her to Heidi’s grandfather because Aunt Dete has a new job in Frankfurt and wants the child looked after at home.

What kind of person is the Alm-Uncle at first?

At first the Alm-Uncle is angry and doubts how he can care for a little girl. Heidi’s bright, cheerful nature gradually softens his heart.

Sep 29, 2026

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