Heidi Author:Johnanna Spyri This stirring novel is about hte five-year-old Heidi, an orphan when Heidi's Aunt is unable to care for her any longer. Left with her stern grandfather, high up in the Swiss Alps, Heidi soon wins his heart and makes friends with the lively young goatherd, Peter. Heidi's newfound happiness soon ends when her Aunt brings her to the city, to be a c... more »ompanion to Clara, a sickly girl from a very wealthy family. Broken hearted and homesick Heidi becomes very ill and is sent back to her grandfather. The combination of Heidi's innocent charm, and Clara's visit to Heidi's magestic Alpine home, combine to work a healing miracle that will tug at the heartstrings of every reader. This beautifully written book has been a favorite of young readers for many years.« less