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The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

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I have loved Pippi since I was 7. Bright, high spirited and wonderfully creative and original, the red haired moppet literally shakes up the Swedish village she lives in. Blessed with incredible physical strength, Pippi lives alone and fends for herself. Indeed, her strength comes in handy when she throws would be robbers into the air like pizza dough. That part still makes me laugh!

She is a delightful, independent foil to her more timorous peers, siblings Tommy and Annika. When they invite Pippi to their school, she dazzles all with her creative, hit or miss spelling, her misprounciation of "multiplication" (she insists on calling it "plutification") and her wild stories. Indeed, Pippi has had her share of adventures. Her seafaring father travels the 7 seas, often leaving Pippi to her own devices. It is a good thing others are invited to travel along with Pippi!

The first thing I have to say is that this book is the most extraordinary book I have ever read. I began reading these books as a very young child. I am now 25 and it has left a wonderful impression on my soul. As a young child I was so amazed at Pippi's spunk and ability to do things on her own free will. It wasn't until I was older that I was able to reflect on her influence on my life. Pippi shows children the value of self esteem and the power to do anything once you set your mind to it. Pippi never cares what people think of her and speaks her mind adamently. She is so loved by everyone that the effect of her quirky personality is above everything you could imagine. There are so many "lessons" in her stories that are hidden in little bits and pieces. I fiercly believe that Pippi allowed me, as a child, to open up to my imagination and become a strong individual. As I said, I am now in my twenties and am scavaging all her books in hopes of showing my "future" children the delights of her incredible behavior. I HIGHLY suggest these books to adolescents-you wouldn't believe the magic enclosed. Pippi did to me what Harry Potter is doing to the world now. Harry, unfortunately is just a little late.

I grew up in a rural environment and each summer I waited for the weekly visits of our local bookmobile. I can't tell you how many times I checked out "Pippi Longstocking", but my mother worried that I would take root under the maple tree in our front yard, my favorite reading spot. I am now 47 years old and have recently finished Sena Jeter Naslund's "Ahab's Wife"--a brilliant companion to Melville's "Moby Dick"--and who should come to mind but my old friend Pippi.

My recommendation: Give this book to your children, especially to girls...let them grow up to be sailors, firefighters, dancers, mothers and fathers...whatever their souls dream of. We all need a little bit of Pippi these days.

These books (this hardcover edition is actually the three original books in one!) were some of my favorites when I was a child. I first encountered Pippi when my grandma took us girls to the movies to see the original film (starring Inger Nilsson - VERY hard to find!). Despite the painfully bad special effects and overdubbing from Swedish to English, I was enchanted by the story...naturally had to run out to the library and check out all the books! The "Pippi Longstocking" books transcend time - children today can still enjoy them. Only the finest children's books (Walter Farley's, Laura Ingalls Wilder's and Margurite Henry's come immediately to mind) can continue to captivate today's jaded youngsters.

I was fortunate enough to come across a copy of "The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking" as a Christmas present for my 9 year old niece. It's wonderful to see her enjoying Pippi's adventures with Tommy, Annika, Mr. Nilsson, and the rest of the characters as much as I did (more years ago than I wish to remember!)

My mother read this story to me some 40 years ago. I remember the character vividly as if it was yesterday. It has become one of the all time favorites of children that I have had the pleasure to reading to over the years... Pippi was never afraid no matter what, looked for the best in everyone she meet (and got it) and had problems that she solved, often uniquely. All important lessons for children.

I think Pippi Longstocking is a very creative character. Pippi longstocking has a good imagination. Astrid Lindgren is a good writer, I think some of the author's just write to impress people but I think you actually care about what people think about your books. Your books are the best books I have ever read. I think your books are easy to read. My favorite book you have is Pippi Longstocking.With that funky house name. Think you for being a great writer.

Who wouldn't like to be a child, living by herself, doing whatever she wants? This is Pipi Longstocking--the unforgettable, adventurous, strong and brave girl. I got this collection for my son. He is still 3, too young to like it, but I am sure he will enjoy it as much as I did.

Great illustrations.

I'm going to tell you about a book called Pippi Longstocking. It is about a girl who lives alone in a old house with a garden. Her name was Pippi Longstocking. She is nine years old and has no father or mother. Her mother died when she was a little one. Pippi can no longer remember, just that she had a mother that died. She always looks up to heaven and tells her mother, "Don't worry about me. I'll always come ou ton top." Her father was a sailor. Pippi would sail the sea with him and they always talked about going back one land when he was to old to sail the sea and go back to the house that they bought with the beautiful garden in the front of the house. They on one of the trips there was a bad storm and her father was blown over board and some said he died or drowned, but Pippi belives that laned on an island in habited my cannibals. She now belives that he is a king of them and that when he builts a boat he will come back to her and she will become the princess. Well when she moves the the house that where going to live in together. All she brought with her was her monkey that her father gave her, Mr. Nilsson and a chest filled with gold pieces. On the way there she bought a horse with some of the gold pieces. She alao meets some friends there, Tommy and Annika. They both help Pippi with her life. With no one to be around she needs some help. Well thats the main points in the book. I really enjoyed this book. I wouldn't recomend this book to some one my age, because it is more of a childrens book not a teenager book. Personally i love children books. I love reading them to kids and family. Everyone once in a while needs to read a childrens book. That why i liked the book Pippi Longstocking.

As one of those "picked on" children, books were just about my only friends! Discovering the Pippi Longstocking books made alone time, less lonely! She is, and always will be, the ultimate best friend! Funny, adventurous, and always just a page flip away! Now as an adult, when the blues creep in, Pippi can still bring a smile! These books are timeless classics that everyone should experience!

My dad started reading me this book when I was very small. Now my copy is all torn and I am gona have my very own copy for my birthday! I love it so much !