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Swiss Miss - Form of the Week the Noyes

Swiss Miss

A childhood favorite,
a charmer in a book.
A hit,
the movie helped me look.

A child without a Mom,
a grumpy old grandpa,
their home,
the Swiss Alps, land of awe.

Her friend Peter herds goats,
her sunny spirit sings.
Take notes,
all love the joy she brings.

In town she friended Clare,
a sickly girl, they'd talk.
With care
she helped her new friend walk.

Heidi brought me laughter,
she also made me cry.
After,
her story will not die.
         ~~ Judi Van Gorder

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"Heidi, the story of an orphan girl who lives with her grandfather in the Alps, is one of the most popular children's books ever and has come to be a symbol of Switzerland. Her creator, Johanna Spyri (1827–1901)" Wikipedia

My mother read this book to me and one of the earliest movies I remember seeing was "Heidi" with Shirley Temple.