When five-year-old orphan Heidi is sent to live in the Swiss Alps with grumpy Grandpa, the rest of the village take pity on her. But Heidi soon discovers that her grandpa is gentle and kind behind his scowl, and she loves her new life running wild in the mountains with the goats, the flowers and her best friend Peter. That is, until Heidi is forced to move far away to the soot and smoke of Frankfurt to be the companion to an unwell girl. Will she ever return to her true home in the mountains?
Fans of Heidi will love this extended picture book edition pf this beloved classic! With abridged text and colorful, homey illustrations capturing Heidi's gorgeous mountain home, this inviting adaptation is the perfect way to introduce this enduring story to a new generation.
Recommended Age | 5 - 9 |
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Author | Jeanne Willis |
Illustrator | Briony May Smith |
ISBN | 1788004744 |
Publication Date | Sep 5, 2019 |
Publisher | Nosy Crow Ltd |
Series Name | Nosy Crow Classics |
Language | English |