A new adaptation by Archie Oliver of the classic novel Heidi. When Heidi's Aunt is no longer able to care her, she is sent to live with her elderly grandfather high in the Swiss Alps. Heidi loves her new life and is devastated when she is sent to live in the city to be a companion to Clara, a sickly girl from a wealthy family. Heidi is very homesick and eventually becomes so ill that she must return to the mountains. Clara coms to visit her there and it is not long before the mountains work their magic on her, too. Heidi is a wonderful tale of friendship and hope that is sure to tug at the heartstrings of every reader. Illustrated Classics books include pen drawings of key events in the novel and add to the charm of the story. All books include text large enough for children just learning to read and encourage a love of the classics by making the stories accessible to younger readers.A new adaptation by Archie Oliver of the classic novel Heidi. When Heidi's Aunt is no longer able to care her, she is sent to live with her elderly grandfather high in the Swiss Alps. Heidi loves her new life and is devastated when she is sent to live in the city to be a companion to Clara, a sickly girl from a wealthy family. Heidi is very homesick and eventually becomes so ill that she must return to the mountains. Clara coms to visit her there and it is not long before the mountains work their magic on her, too. Heidi is a wonderful tale of friendship and hope that is sure to tug at the heartstrings of every reader. Illustrated Classics books include pen drawings of key events in the novel and add to the charm of the story. All books include text large enough for children just learning to read and encourage a love of the classics by making the stories accessible to younger readers.