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The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking (Pippi Långstrump #1-3)
An enticing, newly illustrated collection of the enduringly popular Pippi stories. Since Pippi Longstocking was first published in 1950, the escapades of the incomparable Pippi,the girl with upside-down braids and no parents to tell her what to do, have delighted boys and girls alike. Now, for the first time, Pippi Longstocking, Pippi Goes on Board, and Pippi in the South...more
Hardcover, 290 pages
Published
1997
by Viking Juvenile
(first published 1948)
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Pippilotta Delicatessa Windowshade Mackrelmint Ephraim's Daughter Longstocking
If you loved Pippi as a kid, you probably had that memorized. My sister and I used to repeat it to each other frequently. Very useful for annoying the older siblings. With adulthood came the memory dump of all nonessential information, but as soon as I started re-reading the book it all came back to me. Maybe I should give the sibs a call and recite it, just to remind them how lucky they are to have me as a little sist...more
If you loved Pippi as a kid, you probably had that memorized. My sister and I used to repeat it to each other frequently. Very useful for annoying the older siblings. With adulthood came the memory dump of all nonessential information, but as soon as I started re-reading the book it all came back to me. Maybe I should give the sibs a call and recite it, just to remind them how lucky they are to have me as a little sist...more
Someone left this by the self-checkout machine at the library and I thought "Why not" and checked it out for a re-read. I owned at least the first book when I was a kid. (As a redhead and descendant of redheads ... yeah. It was probably inevitable.)
On the one hand, I'm kind of blown away by Pippi's girl-hero qualities. I kept thinking she was very Peter Pan-ish (except that she wants to be a pirate instead of fighting them), and that was before I got to the end and read that the thing she wanted...more
On the one hand, I'm kind of blown away by Pippi's girl-hero qualities. I kept thinking she was very Peter Pan-ish (except that she wants to be a pirate instead of fighting them), and that was before I got to the end and read that the thing she wanted...more
Imagine being nine years old and living on one’s own. However do you handle it? Well, it might help if you’re the strongest and richest girl in the girl. This week I reread The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking, which contains all three Pippi novels by Astrid Lindgren, as part of my ongoing study of literary anti-heroes. Pippi does whatever she desires, whenever she wants, which is a reason her character caused controversy when first introduced and to this day appears on lists of female anti-hero...more
I think that this was a good book. It was funny and entertaining. At the beginning of the book, each chapter was a different story. But towards the end it was just one story.
In this book the three main characters are Pippi, Annika, and Tommy. Pippi moves into a house alone that she needs to live in because her father is the captain of a ship. One day she passes Tommy and Annika's house and Pippi starts to tell them stories about all the places she's been too. Pippi becomes best friends with Tom...more
In this book the three main characters are Pippi, Annika, and Tommy. Pippi moves into a house alone that she needs to live in because her father is the captain of a ship. One day she passes Tommy and Annika's house and Pippi starts to tell them stories about all the places she's been too. Pippi becomes best friends with Tom...more
When I was itty-bitty I loved having my mom read these stories to me before bed. The chapters are very episodic, so they lend themselves well to such things, and Pippi is a wacky character who is hard to figure out sometimes. I mean, sometimes she really is lying about things, and other times her totally wild tales SOUND like lies but they're the truth. She has a very unusual lifestyle in that she takes care of herself despite being a child. I have found in mentioning Pippi to others that it's o...more
I'd like to recommend this book to my friend PJ, hopefully she will perfectly relate herself to Pippi. Here's to all life-enjoying-happy-go-lucky people out there!
I myself, have read all stories on Pippi Longstocking back in the year 1990-1993. One long school holiday I recall, my parents went to Gramedia, and brought home a basket (literally a basket!) full of Astrid Lindgren's writings: Emil, Lotta, Madita, children of Bullerbyn, and of course, Pippi Longstocking. It was madness, I say. I fini...more
I myself, have read all stories on Pippi Longstocking back in the year 1990-1993. One long school holiday I recall, my parents went to Gramedia, and brought home a basket (literally a basket!) full of Astrid Lindgren's writings: Emil, Lotta, Madita, children of Bullerbyn, and of course, Pippi Longstocking. It was madness, I say. I fini...more
One of the titles in the Daring Book for Girls' "books that will change your life." At 23, I don't really feel my life was changed, but I enjoyed going along for the ride with Pippi, her horse, Tommy and Annika and Mr. Nilsson. As a child I saw a few of these Pippi books going around but felt that the title was too childish, so I was embarrassed to possibly be seen reading it. Now I wish I had read it then - maybe it would have inspired me more.
Cute book, and great pictures!
Cute book, and great pictures!
Definitely one of my (many) favourite children's books that I must have read about a dozen times back then. I'm re-reading it now and although some details seem a bit (culturally or otherwise) insensitive (the world and my view thereof have changed over the course of 20 years, no surprise there) Pippi is still as charming as ever :)
I've been reading some reviews and what stands out most to me is that many people seem to dislike how Pippi doesn't necessarily adhere to boundaries.
Sure she doesn't...more
I've been reading some reviews and what stands out most to me is that many people seem to dislike how Pippi doesn't necessarily adhere to boundaries.
Sure she doesn't...more
Head in palms of hands, softly sobbing to myself...........don't let the dreams start again.............
We had a cat and unfortunate for it, she had a striped leg and, yes my wonderful little darling of a sister threw a HUUUUUGGGGGEEEEE Tantrum the likes noone has ever witness since, and all because the family wanted it to be called Mona and little sis wanted it to be called Pippi LongMeow....
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Good choice lol. 
I've read this book several times - being a child and while I was growing up. It's the best thing to say about book - every time I've read it, I've found something new.
It's a book for children, if you want so, it's a book for teenagers if you need it, and it's a book for grownups if you still remember it all. Don't forget - the main thought of Astrid Lindgren's remarkable writing.
It's a book for children, if you want so, it's a book for teenagers if you need it, and it's a book for grownups if you still remember it all. Don't forget - the main thought of Astrid Lindgren's remarkable writing.
I recently finished reading these three Pippi books to my seven and four year old boys. I was worried that it would be outdated or boring or demonstrate too much bad behavior. My seven year old was worried that it would be too girly. I'm happy to report that we all loved these books. After the first chapter, the boys were running to bed every night with the book, begging for another chapter. I loved Pippi so much. She really loves her friends and does all sorts of big and little unseen things to...more
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Isabel’s Rating: 5 stars
Strictly by how much my 6 year old cracked up, and the fact that she now wants a pet monkey like Mr. Nilsson, I give this 5 stars. I read this aloud to her and even when she had choices to do other things, she’d ask me to keep going on to the next chapter.
Isabel’s Rating: 5 stars
Strictly by how much my 6 year old cracked up, and the fact that she now wants a pet monkey like Mr. Nilsson, I give this 5 stars. I read this aloud to her and even when she had choices to do other things, she’d ask me to keep going on to the next chapter.
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Pippi is an irrepressible, irreverent, and irrefutably delightful nine-year-old 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...more
Pippi is an irrepressible, irreverent, and irrefutably delightful nine-year-old 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...more
Rebecca and I have spent many a too late school nights reading through the Pippi trilogy. It's nothing but fun. If you want a book that builds character, this probably isn't it, though you'd be hard-pressed to find a kinder soul than Pippi. I believe stories like these are perfect for children. Pippi is generous, fun, and just, qualities that I see in my own children. She doesn't have good manners, she can't read very well or do "pluttification", and she has a bad habit of lying (telling outland...more
Oh, Pippi, Pippi ... one of my most beloved middle-grade reads from my childhood. Who of us didn't dream of being Pippi, who rarely went to school, always said exactly what she thought, was incredibly strong, and lived by herself with her horse? My braids may not have stuck straight out (though I tried to get them to), but I wanted to be Pippi in every way. Thank goodness she was around to help de-civilize the twins, Tommy and Annika. These fun adventures, told in Lindgren's unapologetic anarchi...more
i gave this three stars* because it includes "pippi in the south seas" and i remember that one being weird around race. i can't remember if "pippi goes on board" has those same elements. i love pippi for beating up cops and robbers, washing her floor with sponges strapped to her feet, playing inside a hollow log, sleeping with her feet on her pillow, and making the uptight mom next door have a hissy fit because she doesn't know how to behave like a "lady." but her encounters with people in the s...more
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After reading the second instalment of Pippi to my seven year-old son, I'm less enchanted with her. Although Pippi is often quite clever and always unique, she's actually rude and obnoxious. I'm sure my son finds her delightful as I did when I read her as a child. My grown-up self just wants Pippi to behave, but I can see why Tommy and Annika have the best adventures with her.
This second book is very similar to the first book and that's probably why book 2 didn't stand out in my memory. incident...more
This second book is very similar to the first book and that's probably why book 2 didn't stand out in my memory. incident...more
It was the favorite book of mine when I was a child. Pippi was my heroine, and when I remember her and think about how she influenced me, I think she still is.
The most amazing thing about Pippi is how she can turn everything into a miracle. The most boring things like washing the floor become adventures with her. She is not pretending that she likes them, like a good girl she is not. She just makes them, so that she could like them, and poor people around would just stare enviously, "Oh, I wish...more
The most amazing thing about Pippi is how she can turn everything into a miracle. The most boring things like washing the floor become adventures with her. She is not pretending that she likes them, like a good girl she is not. She just makes them, so that she could like them, and poor people around would just stare enviously, "Oh, I wish...more
I read this when I was a child and now I am rereading it with my daughter. I think I love it even more now.
Pippi Longstocking books are a bit outrageous at times demonstrating not so good behavior, but like all good stories, the good outweighs the bad. Pippi is a character who cares deeply about her friends and does all sorts of things to make their lives amazing.
I would highly recommend these books to any teacher, especially a 2nd or 3rd grade teacher. I think the kids can relate to Pippi’s character, and this is a must if you want students engaged in your book! She has lots of fun adventures, just...more
I would highly recommend these books to any teacher, especially a 2nd or 3rd grade teacher. I think the kids can relate to Pippi’s character, and this is a must if you want students engaged in your book! She has lots of fun adventures, just...more
"I really like Pippi, even if she doesn't always mind." -- Simone, age 5
What can I say? It's a favorite from childhood. I read it every 10 years or so.
Some of my favorite books as a young girl!
I love her. What an inspirational character...
Amazing kids book (in Dutch, prob available in english too) - Never knew Pippi as I was growing up, but she is the most amazing character ever, what a rock n roll chick!
Mar 21, 2013
Hazel Calibuso
marked it as to-read
beautiful....
This was a fun book to read aloud to my kids. I remember reading about Pippi when I was a kid and she was always so fascinating.
Pippi is a 9 year old girl who's mother died and her father was lost at sea--but she believes he's now a cannibal king. She moves into their house, although they've always been at sea, with her horse and monkey, Mr. Nilsson. She's a super strong, spunky girl and thoroughly entertains the neighbor kids, Tommy and Annika, with many adventures.
Pippi is a 9 year old girl who's mother died and her father was lost at sea--but she believes he's now a cannibal king. She moves into their house, although they've always been at sea, with her horse and monkey, Mr. Nilsson. She's a super strong, spunky girl and thoroughly entertains the neighbor kids, Tommy and Annika, with many adventures.
This is a fun book for about 3rd to about 5th graders. We read this in school it was a fun little tale about a little 9 year old girl who lives in a big house all by herself with a white horse and a monkey. She has a father who's out a sea alot so she stays alone most of the time. She meets her neighbors a little boy and girl who she befriends and they go on lots of adventures together. Enjoyable read for young kids to let their imagination have fun.
This book is full of laughter (if you read it) and really hard to put down, that is if you pick it up. Whenever I saw this book I just started to read it. If you ever see the book " The Best of Pipi Longstocking" or any of the " Pipi Longstocking" books just read it. Some funny things in this book include picking horses up with one hand and even playing tag with police on th roof. Don't just read " Pipi Longstocking" books read any kinds of books!!!!!
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Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren, née Ericsson, was a Swedish children's book author and screenwriter, whose many titles were translated into 85 languages and published in more than 100 countries. She has sold roughly 145 million copies worldwide. Today, she is most remembered for writing the Pippi Longstocking books, as well as Karlsson-on-the-Roof book series.
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