Heidi's grandfather, Adolph Kramer, is initially unwelcoming and prefers to live in solitude. However, Heidi's innocent and joyful nature gradually wins him over, and they develop a deep bond. Heidi's love for the mountains and the beauty of nature brings joy and healing to those around her, including her grandfather and a disabled girl named Clara.During her time in the Alps, Heidi befriends Peter, a young goatherd, and together they explore the mountains, enjoying the freedom and beauty ...

Social Policy and Change in East Asia is a collection of essays from a group of indigenous East Asian social policy researchers who met bi-annually to discuss social development issues. The book’s focus is the policy responses of respective East Asian government since the 2008 financial tsunami struck the region. Together, the essays in Social Policy and Change in East Asia argue that traditional social policy approach has failed to account for the problem of economic volatility and to dev...

Five-year old orphan Heidi is thrilled to be sent to live with her grandfather in the Alps, where she can play in the mountains amongst the animals. One day however, she is taken away to live with a family in the town. Will she be able to overcome obstacles and find her way back to her beloved grandfather?ABOUT THE SERIES: Abridged and retold in modern English, Arcturus Easy-to-Read Classics make 16 classic stories accessible to readers as young as six, wh...

The story follows a young girl named Heidi who is sent to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps after being orphaned. Her grandfather, initially gruff and reclusive, warms up to Heidi, and the two develop a close and loving relationship. Heidi's time in the mountains is filled with adventures, friendships, and encounters with nature. However, she is later taken to the city to be a companion to a sickly girl named Clara."Heidi" is celebrated for its vivid descriptions of the Swiss Alp...

Heidi is the story of a five-year-old orphan who goes to live with her grandfather in the mountains. Everyone in the village is afraid of him, but Heidi soon wins his heart. She loves her life and her friendship with the young goatherd, Peter. But one terrible day her aunt takes her to the city to help take care of a sickly child, Clara. Heidi can't bear to be away from her grandfather and finally, she brings Clara back to her Alpine home, where a miracle of healing occurs.Original...

One of the best-selling books ever written, “Heidi” is an 1881 children's novel written by Johanna Spyri. The story centres around the life of a 5 year old girl who lives with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. A charming tale of innocence and youth “for children and those who love children", “Heidi” is not to be missed by fans and collectors of classic children's literature. Johanna Louise Spyri (1827–1901) was a Swiss author best remembered for her best-selling children's stories. Other ...

Five-year old orphan Heidi is thrilled to be sent to live with her grandfather in the Alps, where she can play in the mountains amongst the animals. One day however, she is taken away to live with a family in the town. Will she be able to overcome obstacles and find her way back to her beloved grandfather?Featuring humour, adventure and a brilliantly brave main character, this charming story of friendship is retold and adapted with new illustrations. Sure to delight readers aged 6+...

A Summer in Suffolk could be just what she needs…When Tilly heads to the river in Willowell, Suffolk, to scatter her dad’s ashes, she’s in need of some rest and relaxation. Life has been tough lately, and she wants a new start.Constance has lived in Fernside forever. She owns the beautiful Willowell Woods – but she can’t manage them alone, and they’re now up for sale.Her nephew, James, has always lo...

Can love blossom amongst the leaves?When Skylar Shawe moves to Nightingale Square in the heart of Norwich, she’s hoping for a fresh start and the chance to connect with the father she never knew. A break from the chaos of real life seems like the perfect way to catch her breath…until she meets Erik, the brooding but wildly handsome neighbour with a past he’s still trying to come to terms with.Once a rugby hero, Erik Svensso...

Cupcakes, crafting and love at The Cherry Tree Cafe... Perfect feel-good summer reading for fans of Great British Bake-OffLizzie Dixon's life feels as though it's fallen apart. Instead of the marriage proposal she was hoping for from her boyfriend, she is unceremoniously dumped, and her job is about to go the same way. So, there's only one option: to go back home to the village she grew up in and to try to start again.Her best friend

***The sparkling Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!***Will love bloom this winter?Freya Fuller is living her dream, working as a live-in gardener on a beautiful Suffolk estate. But when the owner dies, Freya finds herself forced out of her job and her home with nowhere to go. However, with luck on her side, she’s soon moving to Nightingale Square and helping to create a beautiful winter g...

***The sparkling Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!***After calling off her engagement, Hayley, the Wynthorpe Hall housekeeper, wants nothing more than to return to her no-strings fun-loving self, avoiding any chance of future heartbreak. Little does she know, Wynbridge’s latest arrival is about to throw her plan entirely off course . . .