"A rollicking story of Pippi, who lives without any grownups in a little house at the edge of the village. The matter-of-fact ways in which her absurd adventures are related is one of the chief charms of this story." - The Horn Book
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Pippi is an irrepressible, irreverent, and irrefutably delightful girl who lives alone (with a monkey) in her wacky house, Villa Villekulla. When she's not dancing with the burglars who were just trying to rob her house, she's attempting to learn the "pluttification" tables at school; fighting Adolf, the strongest man in the world at the circus; or playing tag with police officers. Pippi's high-spirited, good-natured hijinks cause as much trouble as fun, but a more generous child you won't find anywhere.
Astrid Lindgren has created a unique and lovable character, inspiring generations of children to want to be Pippi. More than anything, Pippi makes reading a pleasure; no child will welcome the end of the book, and many will return to Pippi Longstocking again and again. Simply put, Pippi is irresistible. (Ages 9 to 12) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Way out at the end of a tiny little town was an old overgrown garden, and in the garden was an old house, and in the house lived Pippi Long. Read the first page
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By J. H. Sweet
Format:Paperback
It was very empowering for me as a child to read Pippi's adventures. Her independence, common sense, strength, resourcefulness, and compassion were a tremendous inspiration to me and continue to be very commendable qualities. I don't believe much was lost in the translation of these books because the storytelling flows superbly and is exciting, engaging, and enduring. As a youngster, my favorite elements of these stories included Pippi's hoard of gold, pet horse, physical strength, fantastic adventures, and red hair. As an adult, I am drawn to the heroine's wisdom and goodness of spirit. For adults who read Pippi as a child, I recommend a revisit to her world for a fresh view of her character as well as delightful reminiscing. This is terrific reading for all ages both girls and boys.
J.H. Sweet, author of The Fairy Chronicles
J.H. Sweet, author of The Fairy Chronicles
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By bess garner
Format:Paperback
i`m 30 now.whenever the pressure of life or job or anything which may happen in adults lives keeps pressing on me i return to my pippi books. i live in those shiny pages,run with pippi, shout with pippi, dance with her and her lovely daddy and all darkness around me disappears.she takes me back to my innocence days in which watching an apple or playing with an ant was giving me the greatest joy of life.
in this way astrid and pippi are my always and sweet friends.
regards,
bess garner
in this way astrid and pippi are my always and sweet friends.
regards,
bess garner
By Natalia
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I grew up with Pippi Longstocking and wanted a non-Disney non-princess hero for my daughter. This book teaches so many useful qualities to girls, and is full of creativity, imagination and tons of humor for the adult reader!
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Published on July 21 2003
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This was one of my favorite books when I was a child. I wanted to be Pippi! Long live Pippi Longstocking!
Published on Dec 17 2002
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Pippi longstocking was one of the first chapter books I read as I had to read it for a Third grade class. Read more
Published on Dec 11 2002
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For Young Girls, Skip This One
It might be heretical, but parents of girls younger than eight or so might consider passing on this book. Read more
Published on Mar 7 2002
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Pippi: Lindgren's Works Live On
Astrid Lindgren has passed away at the age of 94, but she will always be remembered as one of the best children's authors. Read more
Published on Jan 28 2002 by "mommy-o-sean"
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Pippi Lonstocking was one of the first books that I read as a child ALL by myself. While looking for a birthday gift for my 6 year old niece, a reluctant reader, I remembered... Read more
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