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Pippi Longstocking (World of Astrid Lindgren)

By Astrid Lindgren
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Pippi Longstocking follows the adventures of a quirky and independent young girl named Pippi. Living all alone in a colourful house with her horse and monkey, Pippi delights in her unconventional lifestyle, often turning the conventional world on its head. With her unparalleled strength and mischievous nature, she befriends two children from the neighbourhood, leading them on a series of exciting and imaginative escapades.
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories about adventurous, independent, and spirited characters. It appeals to those who appreciate tales of friendship, humour, and whimsy, perfect for young readers who like to explore the bounds of imagination. Its timeless charm and playful narrative make it a delightful read for children and nostalgic adults alike.

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Pippi Longstocking lives in a house with a horse, a monkey, a suitcase full of gold, and no grown-ups to tell her what to do. She's wild and funny and full of crazy ideas! One of the most popular children's characters of all time, Pippi's unique spirit and wonderful tales have been entertaining readers for 75 years.

Celebrating 75 years of everyone's favourite quirky heroine!

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Loved by millions of children around the world, Pippi Longstocking is one of the most popular children's characters of all time.

This new edition of the classic story by Astrid Lindgren contains brand new black and white artwork by award-winning illustrator Mini Grey, introducing Pippi's adventurous spirit to a whole new generation of readers.

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Pippi Longstocking is praised for its modern heroine who embodies independence and spirit, along with a foundation of kindness and warmth. Reviewers appreciate her rebellious nature, highlighting her disregard for rules in favour of genuine care for people. Her strength and forgiving nature are admired, suggesting she could outwit even the most formidable foes like Voldemort.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780192776310

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oxford University Press

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mini Grey

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 141g

Pages: 144

Collections

Astrid Lindgren Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Young Adult

About the Author

Astrid Lindgren was born in 1907, and grew up at a farm called Näs in the south of Sweden. She began her writing career in 1944 after she won a children's book competition, with Pippi Longstocking published a year later. She published more than one hundred books in her lifetime and is still the most popular children's author in Sweden. Her books have been translated into more than sixty languages, and she received numerous honours and awards. Astrid Lindgren died in 2002. Mini Grey was given her name after being born in a Mini in a car park in Newport, Wales. She studied for an MA in Sequential Illustration at Brighton under the tutelage of John Vernon Lord. Mini also worked as a primary school teacher in Oxford, where she now lives. She is the winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal and the Nestlé Children's Book Prize Gold Award.

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