Heidi by Johanna Spyri - Illustrated
Heidi is a Swiss work of fiction, originally published in two parts as "Heidi's years of learning and travel" and "Heidi makes use of what she has learned". It is a novel about the events in the life of a young girl in her grandfather's care in the Swiss Alps. The book was written "for children and those who love children" in 1880 by Swiss author Johanna Spyri. Illustrated version - black & white drawings and artwork throughout. Heidi is one of the best-selling books ever written and is among the best-known works of Swiss literature. Dozens film or television productions based on the original story have been made. The Heidi movies were popular far and wide, becoming a huge hit in several countries around the world. Shirley Temple starred in the 1937 motion picture in the title role.