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Pippi Longstocking Books

In order from Pippi Longstocking to Pippi on the Run.

The Pippi Longstocking series is a set of 4 chapter books by Astrid Lindgren, published between 1945 and 1971. Written for ages 7–12, most books run about 140 pages.

Pippi Longstocking
Pippi Goes on Board
Pippi in the South Seas
Pippi on the Run
Pippi Longstocking
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Pippi Longstocking
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1945

Pippi Longstocking

By Astrid Lindgren, Ingrid Vang Nyman (Illustrator), Susan Beard (Translator)

A young girl lives alone in a house with her monkey and horse and has many adventures with her friends.

144 pages· 21,285 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Summary: Meet Pippi Longstocking, the spirited girl with red pigtails and a knack for chaos. With no parents to rein her in, Pippi's life is a whirlwind of fun and mischief. Her new neighbors, Tommy and Annika, are swept into her world of adventures, from circus escapades to tea party antics. As Pippi challenges norms and defies expectations, the trio discovers the joy of unbridled imagination. What wild adventure will Pippi lead them on next? Dive into a world where anything is possible and every day is an opportunity for laughter and discovery.
In reading order

Pippi Longstocking Series

4 books · Published 1945–1971

#1
Pippi Longstocking
#1 in Series
Sale price
$858

Pippi Longstocking

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1945

A young girl lives alone in a house with her monkey and horse and has many adventures with her friends.

#2
Pippi Goes on Board
#2 in Series
Sale price
$858

Pippi Goes on Board

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1946

A young girl lives alone in a house with a horse and a monkey and has many adventures with her friends.

Pippi in the South Seas
Series
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$858

Pippi in the South Seas

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1948

Pippi's island adventure challenges her choice between royalty and home.

Pippi on the Run
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Pippi on the Run

Chapter Book · 1971

Three friends embark on runaway adventures.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Pippi Longstocking series?

There are 4 books in the Pippi Longstocking series. It began with Pippi Longstocking in 1945, and the newest book, Pippi on the Run, was published in 1971.

What order should you read the Pippi Longstocking books in?

Start with Pippi Longstocking and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Pippi Longstocking books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Pippi Longstocking book is the longest?

Pippi Goes on Board (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 24,714 words (160 pages).

Which Pippi Longstocking book is the shortest?

Pippi on the Run is the shortest at 6,959 words (63 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Pippi Longstocking to life.

01

Astrid Lindgren

Author
02

Ingrid Vang Nyman

Illustrator
03

Emily Arnold Mccully

Illustrator

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