Heidi (Puffin in Bloom)

294, [29] pp. Cover art by Anna Bond, illustrations by Cecil Leslie. Translated into English from the original German by Eileen Hall. Reader's guide follows text. "What happens when a little orphan girl is forced to live with her cold and frightening grandfather' The heartwarming answer has engaged children for more than a century, both on the page and on the screen. Johanna Spyri's beloved story offers youngsters an endearing and intelligent heroine, a cast of unique and memorable characters, and a fascinating portrait of a small Alpine village."