JOHANNA SPYRY

Classic / British English (Available February 2008) Heidi lives with her grandfather in his little wooden house, high up in the mountains of Switzerland. One day Heidis aunt arrives and takes her to Claras home in Frankfurt. Heidi likes her new friend, but she doesnt like living in a big house in the city. Can she go back to her home in the mountains?

Heidi is only five when she is taken to live with her grandfather, known as Uncle Alp, in the Swiss mountains. Notorious in the village for his gloomy outlook and reclusive nature, Uncle Alp nevertheless comes to love little Heidi, and she him. Heidi is growing fond of her new mountain family and friends when she is suddenly taken to Frankfurt to be a companion to Clara, ana invalid. Although she brings great joy into Clara''s life, Heidi pines for her home in the mountains.

Little Heidi goes to live with her grandfather in his lonely hut high in the Alps and she quickly learns to love her new life. But her strict aunt decides to send her away again to live in the town. Heidi cannot bear being away from the mountains and is determined to return to the happiness of life with her grandfather. This title presents a delightfully nostalgic introduction by award-winning author, Eva Ibbotson.