This classic novel has been abridged and adapted into 10 illustrated chapters. This format is ideal for bilingual education - people learning English as a second language (ESL), English Language Learners (ELL), people of any age intending to improve reading skills and students for whom the original version would be too long or difficult. This learning product is high-interest, low-readability. Readers of this version will improve comprehension, fluency and vocabulary.
Heidi did not have a mother or father. She lived with Aunt Dete. One day, Aunt Dete took Heidi on a long walk. The walked up a mountain. They walked a long way. At last, they came to a little house. Aunt Dete said, "Stop here. This is Grandfather's house. It is your new home, Heidi." Grandfather was not happy to see them. He did not want Heidi to live with him. He said to Aunt Dete, "She can not stay. Take her back. Take her back now!" Aunt Dete said, "I have to go away for a while. And she can not come with me. It is time for you to have her. She is your little girl now." Grandfather was not happy. "Let her stay, then," he said. "But 1 want you to go away. Go now Dete! I never want to see you again! Do not come back here!" Dete hurried away down the mountain. She did not look back. Heidi and Grandfather went into the house. "Where will 1 sleep, Grandfather?" Heidi said. "Look around for a place you like. You may sleep where you wish," said Grandfather.