Heidi is an orphan who lives with her gruff but caring grandfather on the side of a Swiss mountain. One of her friends is young Peter the goat-herd. Her idyllic life is turned upside down when she is forced to leave the mountain she has always known to go and live with a sickly girl in the city. Will Heidi ever see her grandfather again? This classic tale of a young girl's coming-of-age has inspired countless dramatic versions, both on TV and in film, including Shirley Temple's famous 1937 version. Includes a reading group guide. Recommended for ages 8 to 12.
