Book Review of Pippi Longstocking
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Pippi Longstocking
Written by Astrid Lindgren
Ages: 7+ | 160 Pages
Publisher: Puffin Books | ISBN-13: 978-0142402498
What to Expect: Adventure, Classics, and Humor
A superhuman, free-spirited orphan girl with a suitcase full of gold coins and zero bedtime rules turns an ordinary neighborhood upside down in this beloved classic.
Pippi Longstocking is a carrot-haired, outrageously independent nine-year-old who lives alone at Villa Villekulla with only a monkey and a porch horse for company. Her sea captain father has been lost at sea, and with no parents to tell her what to do, Pippi makes her own rules — and chaos delightfully follows. She plays tag with police officers, dances with burglars, and gives school exactly one day before deciding it isn’t for her. Pippi is unlike any child you’ve ever met, and from the very first page, readers won’t be able to look away.
Astrid Lindgren’s writing is pure magic — playful, witty, and utterly absurd in the best possible way. The humor lands with both children and adults, and Pippi’s voice feels completely authentic and alive. Lindgren never talks down to her young readers; instead, she hands them a heroine who is boundlessly confident and refreshingly unconventional. The pacing moves quickly from one hilarious escapade to the next, making it nearly impossible to put down.
Pippi Longstocking is nothing but fun, fun, fun, and will most delight independent readers ages 7 and up who love humor, adventure, and characters who boldly color outside the lines. It’s a timeless classic that absolutely earns its place on every child’s bookshelf.
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About the Author
Astrid Lindgren, author of many popular children’s books, won the Hans Christian Andersen Award for her contributions to children’s literature.
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Bianca Schulze reviewed Pippi Longstocking. Discover more books like Pippi Longstocking by reading our reviews and articles tagged with Adventure, Classics, and Humor.
