Heidi is only five years old when her aunt takes her to live with her grandmother in the Alps. It doesn't take long for the little girl to melt the lonely old man's heart and as the years pass, Heidi grows to love her mountain life. But one terrible day she is sent to the city to become a wealthy girl's companion. Heidi is hearbroken and homesick. Will she ever find a way back to the mountains where she truly belongs?
Heidi is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills.
Reading age: 7-8 years
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Katie Woolley is a creative and versatile editor and writer who has worked on children's books for all age levels, from board books, novelty books and picture books to non-fiction, licensed publishing and educational books and apps.
With more than 10 years' publishing experience working for companies such as Ladybird Books and Hachette Children's Books
