A classic but childish heroine (5)

I believe the answer is:

heidi

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If this is the answer, I'm afraid I cannot explain it.

(Other definitions for heidi that I've seen before include "German lady's name" , "Novel Swiss girl" , "book" , "lady - from Cologne?" , "Girl's name (from German)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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