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Ronia, the Robber's Daughter
On the night Ronia was born, a thunderstorm raged over the mountain, but in Matt's castle and among his band of robbers there was only joy - for Matt now had a spirited little black-haired daughter. Soon Ronia learns to dance and yell with the robbers, but it is alone in the forest that she feels truly at home. Then one day Ronia meets Birk, the son of Matt's arch-enemy. S...more
Paperback, 176 pages
Published
February 5th 1985
by Puffin
(first published 1981)
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I'm glad that the issue of robbery is discussed, but the acts of it aren't. Some of the developments are a bit facile, but probably a child wouldn't notice or care. The themes of loyalty, friendship, and family, as well as of courage and growth, are so satisfying that I think this book would be on many children's favorite shelf.
I liked how it wasn't quite a fantasy/ fairy tale, but actually felt like it was something that could have happened not too long ago, not too far away. I also liked the...more
I liked how it wasn't quite a fantasy/ fairy tale, but actually felt like it was something that could have happened not too long ago, not too far away. I also liked the...more
I love this book! I've loved it ever since I read it as a child. The characters are great and the harpies scared me when I was young. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a great, feelgood read.
ETA: I re-read this book in September 2012 after many years of not having read it. I still love it. Yes, as I'm much older now, it seems very simplistic, but it is a children's book. I love the robber's forest and can't help but think there is a whole world there that we only get to see a lit...more
ETA: I re-read this book in September 2012 after many years of not having read it. I still love it. Yes, as I'm much older now, it seems very simplistic, but it is a children's book. I love the robber's forest and can't help but think there is a whole world there that we only get to see a lit...more
Berättelsen är ju mysig, även fast det finns en del småkusliga inslag också. Jag gillar kanske bäst hela konceptet med kontakten med djur och natur, där jag riktigt myser av alla känslor och bilder jag får (delvis tack vare filmen) när skogen beskrivs, stenarna, grottorna och stora ståtliga Mattisborgen. Början i sig är ju nästan oslagbar där Lovis sjunger sig genom värkarna samtidigt blixtarna dånar i vinternatten. Det är också natten som Ronja föds som Mattisborgen klyvs av blixten mitt itu, s...more
Sep 05, 2012
Büchernische
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Astrid Lindgren ist wohl DIE schwedische Kinderbuchautorin, DIE Kinderbuchautorin weltweit, für mich eine Legende dieses Genres. Ich habe ihre Bücher geliebt und ich liebe sie heute noch, gebe diese Begeisterung an meine Kinder weiter, welche sich auch bereits im richtigen Alter für Pippi Langstrumpf, Ronja Räubertochter und Michel aus Lönneberga befinden. Ronja und ihre Abenteuer mit Birk, ihre Streifzüge durch den dunklen Mattiswald habe ich gelesen, als ich ungefähr acht bis neun Jahre alt wa...more
Olen lukenut kolme Lindgrenin kirjaa ("Ronja Ryövärintytär", "Mio, poikani Mio", ja "Veljeni Leijonamieli"), joistan tämän sekä suomeksi, että ruotsiksi. Tästä myös pidin eniten, sillä toisin kuin kahdessa muussa yllämainitussa, tässä puuttui mustavalkoisuus-aspekti lähes tyystin. Ei ollut kaameaa pahista (kuten Mion "Kato" tai Leijonamielen "Tengil", jotka ovat niin pahoja kuin olla voi), ja hyviksetkin olivat ryöväreitä. Ronja tosin kieltäytyy jatkamasta isänsä ammattia, mutta isä ei silti ole...more
Another classic from my childhood. Lindgren is a very capable Swedish author (best known for Pippi Longstocking and Mio, My Son), and this book is a great example. Lidngren presents the life of a robber's daughter quite compellingly--the day to day pleasures of life in and around the woods are told in vivid detail; the reality of robbing and other adult concerns are only vaguely addressed. In that sense, it is very like a child's view of life. Ronia, the title character, is spunky and courageous...more
When I had finished the previous book, a book translated from Swedish, J handed me this book, another book from Sweden. I was not familiar with the author until I saw she had written Pippi Longstocking - and of course I had heard of Pipi, even though I had never read any of her adventures.
I had a great time with this book. Not only was it translated literature, but also kid lit, which I adore. The author made you really love the world in which Ronia is growing up - you could practically hear the...more
I had a great time with this book. Not only was it translated literature, but also kid lit, which I adore. The author made you really love the world in which Ronia is growing up - you could practically hear the...more
Nice story by the author of Pippi Longstocking. Ronia, the daughter of Matt the robber, becomes friendly with Birk, the son of Matt's bitter rival robber Borka. Ronia and Birk have many adventures together, and overcome their fathers' opposition to their friendship. There is lots to like in the warm friendship that develops between Ronia and Birk, although it's unfortunate that Matt, supposedly a good father and husband, makes his living by robbing people and unaccountably seems to get away wit...more
Another childhood favorite that reads as well as it did back then. Readers who fell in love with Pippi will find another strong girl character in Ronia, daughter of ferocious robber Matt, born on a stormy night and raised in a robber's keep above a dense forest. Ronia runs wild her whole childhood, and learns not to fear through direct confrontation of those fears. She is aware of her father's deep animosity and rivalry with feared robber Borka, but then she meets Birk, son of Borka, born the sa...more
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How I adored Ronja when I was a little kid. Tough, stubborn and so very, very cool (though I didn't use that word yet back then I believe).
And what a magical world she lived in! How I longed to be there, scary as it sometimes was!
Definitely one of my all-time favorites, and recommended for head-strong girls everywhere.
And what a magical world she lived in! How I longed to be there, scary as it sometimes was!
Definitely one of my all-time favorites, and recommended for head-strong girls everywhere.
So if I ever have a daughter, I may name her Ronia in hopes that the child will be even half as plucky, wild, and big-hearted as the heroine of this book. Set in the cold and lonesome woods of Scandinavia somewhere, two robber families feud in a sort of viking version of the Capulets and Montagues. From these families come our our fierce little Ronia and kind red-headed Birk, meant to be sworn enemies but instead become sworn brother and sister. Their loyalty to each other in the face of parenta...more
Ronja de Roversdochter is an amazingly delightful book in which people prove not to be without flaws, in which there’s a wonderfully apt portrayal of family relationships and friendships, and in which the children turn out to be wiser than the adults. Again, Swedish author Astrid Lindgren manages to deliver an amazing read, and a great addition to every child’s bookshelf.
This book is about Ronja, the daughter of a robber’s chieftain, destined to lead the band of robbers one day. She grows up in...more
This book is about Ronja, the daughter of a robber’s chieftain, destined to lead the band of robbers one day. She grows up in...more
i have been saying "woffer dun do dat" my whole life. i adore this book. just incredible. pippi is wonderful but this story is so moving and so well-written and fascinating... it far surpasses pippi. LOVE LOVE LOVE!
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Oohh ooohh.. I lovee Ronyaa!!
Ini buku Astrid Lindgren kesayangan guaa!! My most fave book of her!!
Cintaa bangets dhe ama Ronya and nih buku udah gua baca berkali2, huahaha.. padahal biasanya gua tipe yang males baca ulang buku, karena kadang gua lebih mengejar kuantitas, hihihi, sayang khan kalo waktu dibuang untuk baca buku yang samaa :p
Tapii.. buat Ronya maahh gua rela dhee!!
Ini ceritanya bagus bangetss!!
And abis baca buku ini, gua jadi pengen hidup di hutan, wakakakakak ^o^
One of the best thi...more
Ini buku Astrid Lindgren kesayangan guaa!! My most fave book of her!!
Cintaa bangets dhe ama Ronya and nih buku udah gua baca berkali2, huahaha.. padahal biasanya gua tipe yang males baca ulang buku, karena kadang gua lebih mengejar kuantitas, hihihi, sayang khan kalo waktu dibuang untuk baca buku yang samaa :p
Tapii.. buat Ronya maahh gua rela dhee!!
Ini ceritanya bagus bangetss!!
And abis baca buku ini, gua jadi pengen hidup di hutan, wakakakakak ^o^
One of the best thi...more
Jun 12, 2012
Saretta
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Ronja vive nel bosco ed è la figlia di Matteo, capo brigante; Brik è figlio di Borka, capo della banda di briganti rivali. Mentre Matteo e Borka si odiano e si contendono i bottini i due ragazzi si conoscono e fanno amicizia; a differenza dei loro padri riescono ancora a apprezzare la natura che li circonda e i mutamenti portati dalle stagioni.
Il romanzo è una favola che riesce a trattare temi diversi; parla della bellezza della natura, elemento comune in molti scrittori nordici, delle relazioni...more
Il romanzo è una favola che riesce a trattare temi diversi; parla della bellezza della natura, elemento comune in molti scrittori nordici, delle relazioni...more
I'm actually reading this to my daughter (one bit every night). But since I had never read it myself previously, I list it as my current read as well.
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This was one of my most favorite, beloved books from childhood, and I recently read it again, aloud to my family while we drove on a long family trip. My daughter loved this book when she read it years ago, and my 3rd grade son and my husband both also loved it when I read it to everyone. The story focuses on Ronia, daughter of the leader of a band of robbers in the forests of Sweden (I assume, since the author is Swedish), and the people and experiences in her young life. We get to see how the...more
A cute children's novel that I may have enjoyed much more if I was younger, but I'm going to be honest and say that it didn't really do anything special for me (as an adult reading this for the first time). Ronia lives in the forest with her robber parents--her father, Matt, is the head of a gang, who's defending his territory against nasty rival gang headed by Borka. One day, Ronja meets Borka's son, Matt, who is about her age, and they get along so famously they want to live as brother-and-sis...more
sebagai buku anak-anak, buku ini luar biasa..
buku ini saya baca sejak saya SMP, dan ini adalah salah satu karya terbaik Ms. Lindgren.
bercerita tentang persahabatan, cinta orangtua-anak, dan bagaimana memandang segala sesuatunya secara "benar". Apa yang kita yakini benar belum tentu baik. dan apa yang baik sudah pasti benar.
Astrid Lindgren berjasa membuat imajinasi saya berkembang. Anak jaman sekarang mungkin bisa mengkhayalkan binatang2 sihir yang ada di Hogwarts, tapi di jaman saya masih kecil...more
buku ini saya baca sejak saya SMP, dan ini adalah salah satu karya terbaik Ms. Lindgren.
bercerita tentang persahabatan, cinta orangtua-anak, dan bagaimana memandang segala sesuatunya secara "benar". Apa yang kita yakini benar belum tentu baik. dan apa yang baik sudah pasti benar.
Astrid Lindgren berjasa membuat imajinasi saya berkembang. Anak jaman sekarang mungkin bisa mengkhayalkan binatang2 sihir yang ada di Hogwarts, tapi di jaman saya masih kecil...more
1984 Batchelder Award Winner
This is a wonderful story about Ronia, the daughter of fierce robber Matt, who spends her time living like a wild child in the beautiful woods near Matt's Fort. When she was born, Matt's Fort was split in two by lightning, creating Hell's Gap in between the two sides. Later Matt's rival robber Borka and his crew take up residence in the other side of the fort and rename it Borka's Keep. When Ronia meets Borka's son Birk, they save each others' lives and become fast fr...more
This is a wonderful story about Ronia, the daughter of fierce robber Matt, who spends her time living like a wild child in the beautiful woods near Matt's Fort. When she was born, Matt's Fort was split in two by lightning, creating Hell's Gap in between the two sides. Later Matt's rival robber Borka and his crew take up residence in the other side of the fort and rename it Borka's Keep. When Ronia meets Borka's son Birk, they save each others' lives and become fast fr...more
The perfect story. Really-- there are no flaws with this book. Every character, every scene, every feeling is absolutely right. I love Ronia. I love Birk. I love Matt and Lovis and Noddle-Pete and everyone. This book made me laugh out loud and even brought tears to my eye. I love the adventure and the cockiness and the love and the, well, everything! I'm so so glad I bought it for my daughter for Christmas. She loves it too. So, if you have a child aged 5-12, buy this book and read it to them. I...more
Wohl eine der bekanntesten Figuren der Kinderliteratur hat Astrid Lindgren mit Ronja erschaffen. Die Geschichte ist spannend und bleibt es auch, wenn man das Buch schon mal gelesen und die wirklich sehr gute Verfilmung gesehen hat.
Wundervolle Frauenfiguren, nicht nur Ronja, die sich gegen ihren Vater auflehnt - er ist hier derjenige, der sich entwickeln und etwas lernen muss, bevor Ronja zu ihm zurückkehrt. Sonder vor allem Lovis ist eine spannende Frau, von der ich sogar gern mehr erfahren möc...more
Wundervolle Frauenfiguren, nicht nur Ronja, die sich gegen ihren Vater auflehnt - er ist hier derjenige, der sich entwickeln und etwas lernen muss, bevor Ronja zu ihm zurückkehrt. Sonder vor allem Lovis ist eine spannende Frau, von der ich sogar gern mehr erfahren möc...more
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Cerita yang bagus untuk anak-anak. Sarat dengan pelajaran moral. Tapi, moralnya memang agak berlebihan. Ini yang tidak saya sukai dari cerita ini,walau orang rata-rata ngasih 4 bintang. Yah namanya juga cerita anak-anak, yang bertujuan dibacakan sedikit demi sedikit sebelum tidur. Selain itu di dalam cerita terlalu banyak penggambaran alam yang menurut saya nggak perlu. Seringnya bagian itu saya lewati.
Kritik saya di atas bukanlah dimaksud untuk mengurangi kebagusannya. Soalnya, menurut saya me...more
Kritik saya di atas bukanlah dimaksud untuk mengurangi kebagusannya. Soalnya, menurut saya me...more
My favorite book as a child, I used to check Ronia out from the school library about once a month, until Mom finally gave it to me for my birthday. I recently read it aloud to Johanna, and we both enjoyed the interactions of the characters and creatures. I always found the pure, untarnished nature in the forest that Ronia calls home so romantic and alluring. Also, the love and dilemma that Ronia feels about her father Matt and friend Birk is quite engaging and touching. Unforgettable characters...more
In the middle of a storm, a daughter is born to Matt the robber and his wife, Lovis. The little girl is named Ronia, and she grows up fearless, outfacing harpies and trolls in Matt’s Forest, swimming in the rivers and climbing trees. She grows up in Matt’s Fort amongst his gang of robbers, always a little lonely, until she meets a red-haired boy of her own age, Birk. Unfortunately he is the son of Matt’s rival, Borka.
This is a wonderful story, beautifully translated by Patricia Crompton. Any lo...more
This is a wonderful story, beautifully translated by Patricia Crompton. Any lo...more
Dec 23, 2011
Sparrow
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Madeleine L'Engle fans
Recommended to Sparrow by:
Heather Svensson
This was probably my favorite book I read in 2011. My friend gave it to me last year or the year before, and I always take a while to get to books that people have given me. I have to warm up to the concept of the book and get used to the cover and think about what mood would be the best for a read. I’m glad I waited so long to read it because the time/place for the read was perfect. I just enjoyed the hell out of this story. A lot of elements of the story hit my favorite things, and I loved its...more
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My favourite character has been Lovis ever since I was small: The matriarch, the witty conscience, the passionate firebrand, the warmth giver...and by the stars, is she sexy!
The latter was a conclusion I drew much later, incidentally.
I am ever wary of calling a book 'important'; so many book covers screech it at me hysterically from their shelves in the shop, so many are woefully aimed on cumulative till-dinging.
But this book is. Very important.
Because it not only manages to be utterly exciting,...more
The latter was a conclusion I drew much later, incidentally.
I am ever wary of calling a book 'important'; so many book covers screech it at me hysterically from their shelves in the shop, so many are woefully aimed on cumulative till-dinging.
But this book is. Very important.
Because it not only manages to be utterly exciting,...more
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Apr 01, 2011
Manny
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There's this thing that happens to some children's authors who become too successful. They realise that every kid grows up reading their books, and they gradually start to feel that they ought to be, you know, telling them something important rather than just entertaining them...
So in this case we have Astrid Lindgren, who'd already written Pippi Långstrump, Emil I Lönneberga, Karlsson På Taket and several other timeless masterpieces. These books are as light as air, and any message they're impa...more
So in this case we have Astrid Lindgren, who'd already written Pippi Långstrump, Emil I Lönneberga, Karlsson På Taket and several other timeless masterpieces. These books are as light as air, and any message they're impa...more
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Best book ever! Oh, and the picture on the cover...Ronia is so hot! She's how I imagined myself to be in my ten-year-old dreams.
On a dark and stormy night, a huge bolt of lightning shot down from the sky and SPLIT Matt's Fort in two. That was the night that robber Matt's daughter, Ronia, was born. But that same night, another baby was born...Birk, son of Matt's robber rival, Borka. When Borka moves his band of robbers into the other side of Matt's fort, on the other side of the chasm caused by...more
On a dark and stormy night, a huge bolt of lightning shot down from the sky and SPLIT Matt's Fort in two. That was the night that robber Matt's daughter, Ronia, was born. But that same night, another baby was born...Birk, son of Matt's robber rival, Borka. When Borka moves his band of robbers into the other side of Matt's fort, on the other side of the chasm caused by...more
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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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“- Събирам лятото в себе си, тъй както дивите пчели събират мед - рече тя. - Събирам една голяма пита лято, от която да черпя живот, когато то вече е свършило. Знаеш ли какво има в нея?
И заразказва на Бирк.
- Това е неповторима пита, поела в себе си изгреви и боровинкови храсти, вътре са и луничките от твоите ръце, и лунната светлина, огряла вечер потока, и звездното небе, и гората в пладнешката жега, когато слънцето напича боровете, и ситният вечерен дъждец, и други такива работи, и катерички, лисици, зайци и елени, и всички диви коне, които познаваме, и плуването, и ездата в гората, да, виждаш ли - истинска пита, сбрала цялото лято!”
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И заразказва на Бирк.
- Това е неповторима пита, поела в себе си изгреви и боровинкови храсти, вътре са и луничките от твоите ръце, и лунната светлина, огряла вечер потока, и звездното небе, и гората в пладнешката жега, когато слънцето напича боровете, и ситният вечерен дъждец, и други такива работи, и катерички, лисици, зайци и елени, и всички диви коне, които познаваме, и плуването, и ездата в гората, да, виждаш ли - истинска пита, сбрала цялото лято!”
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