Classic Starts®: Heidi

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.