Post #4 Heidi by Johanna Spyri: Chapters 1-2 Summary

In the first chapter the reader is introduced to Heidi, a little girl who has been living in the Alps with her Aunt after she became an orphan. In the first chapter Heidi's aunt is taking her to live with her Grandfather because she wants to move to Frankfurt. Heidi's grandfather is a reclusive old man who lives away from the rest of the people on the mountain. Also, in this chapter the reader is introduced to Peter a young goatherd who befriends Heidi. When Heidi's aunt first brings her to her grandfather he is not very enthusiastic about taking care of the young child, but Heidi's aunt quickly leaves before he can tell her to keep Heidi with her. That is the summary of chapter one.

The second chapter begins with Heidi exploring the area around her grandfather's house. After Heidi is done exploring the area she goes inside the house and starts getting acquainted with what is inside. Heidi finds a place to sleep and has some food with her grandfather. At this point the reader can tell that  Heidi's grandfather is starting to like having her there. Heidi gets to meet and play with the goats that her grandfather owns. This is the end of chapter two.