Heidi

Roam free in Johanna Spyri's classic story of friendship and adventure, retold in this gorgeous gift book by award-winning duo Jeanne Willis and Briony May Smith.This favourite childhood classic is reimagined for young children in an enchanting, illustrated edition with a glittering foil cover. Stunning colour art throughout by Briony May Smith brings Heidi's adventures to life, from the spectacular Swiss mountains to the streets of Frankfurt. This is the perfect bedtime story and a gorgeous keepsake to treasure.From the creators of Stardust: Winner of The Chronos Prize 2020 Shortlisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2019 Winner of the English 4-11 Picture Book Awards 2018 When five-year-old orphan Heidi is sent to live in the Swiss Alps with grumpy Grandpa, the rest of the village feel sorry for her. But Heidi soon discovers that her grandpa is gentle and kind behind his scowl, and she loves her new life running wild in the mountains with the goats, the flowers and her best friend Peter. That is, until Heidi is forced to move far away to Frankfurt to be the companion to an unwell girl. Will she ever return to her true home in the mountains?Discover more beautiful gift books in the Nosy Crow Classic range including Anne of Green Gables and Peter Pan.

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Jeanne Willis, illustrated by Briony May Smith

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When orphan Heidi is taken to live with her grumpy grandpa in the Swiss Alps, it looks as though life is going to become very difficult indeed. But Heidi's sweet nature quickly softens Grandpa's heart and she loves living in the mountains, roaming free with the goats and her new friend Peter. When she is taken away to be the companion of an unwell girl in the city, Heidi is heartbroken. Will she ever return to her true home in the mountains?

This beautiful retelling by Jeanne Willis, gloriously illustrated by Briony May Smith, will capture the imagination of anyone who has ever longed to run free.