Heidi (novel)

Heidi is the titular character of the novel by Johanna Spyri of the same name. She is an orphan girl who lives in the Alps of Switzerland.

Story
A long time ago, Heidi used to live with her guardians before going to her grandfather. When her guardians passed away, Heidi must live with her grandfather Alm-Uncle in the Alps. Alm-Uncle does not like people, but he becomes caring for Heidi. Heid also befriends a young goatherd named Peter and his mother and blind grandmother.

Three years later, Heidi is forced to go to Frankfurt in which Clara is in pain. Heidi befriended Clara and all the funny mishaps brought Heidi with her lack of experience with city life. Fräulein Rottenmeier was very strict of Heidi and is placed under restraint. Heidi is homesick and gets helped by Clara's grandmother and becomes a friend to Heidi. Heidi prays to God to seek relief from misery.

Months later, Clara's father and friend thought Heidi was a ghost, but she is sleepwalking in her nightgown. Heidi is under a great deal of stress. The doctor alerted Clara's father that if Heidi is not sent to her home properly, she is about to get sick in time. Heidi returns to Switzerland where she meets Alm-Uncle again and teaches her about the comfort prayer. Her lesson prompts her grandfather to descend to the village and attend a church service for the first time in years, marking an end to his seclusion. Her grandfather is heartily welcomed back by the church pastor and the villagers.

Heidi and Clara now keep in touch with exchange letters. The visit by the doctor to Heidi leads him to eagerly recommend that Clara must visit Heidi. He feels assured that the fresh air mountain and whole companionship would do good. At summer, Heidi makes Clara stronger by giving her goat milk and fresh mountain air. Peter pushes Clara's wheelchair on purpose while herding goats to the top of the mountains. Heidi and Clara's family are able to help Clara who is almost unable to walk. Her family provides care to Heidi that there comes a time her grandfather is no longer able to do so.