Classic Starts®: Heidi

by Johanna Spyri, Karl James Mountford (Illustrator)

The charming story of an orphan who enchants her cold-hearted grandfather. When Heidi’s Aunt Dete brings the orphaned girl to live with her grandfather, no one can imagine the bitter, solitary old man caring for a child. But, to everyone’s surprise, the two grow to love each other—and Heidi blossoms in her new home. Johanna Spyri’s charming story—and spirited heroine—have won children’s hearts for more than a century. The Classic Starts® series has sold more than 8 million copies since it launched in 2004. These abridged, kid-friendly editions are the perfect way to introduce beloved stories to the next generation. Each book includes discussion questions by Arthur Pober, EdD.

95 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 4, 2025

About the author

Johanna Spyri was a Swiss author of children's stories, best known for Heidi. Born Johanna Louise Heusser in the rural area of Hirzel, Switzerland, as a child she spent several summers in the area around Chur in Graubünden, the setting she later would use in her novels.

Reviews

[Deepika · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 6-year old daughter loves the part of the book in which Clara visits Heidi and her grandfather. ❤️
This is her favorite book.