The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

Written by Astrid Lindgren · Illustrated by Michael Chesworth

Join a fearless girl on wild adventures with no rules to hold her back.

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290 pages· 840L

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Pippi, the spirited girl with upside-down braids and a knack for adventure. With no parents to hold her back, she embarks on whimsical journeys, from sailing the seas to outsmarting adults. This newly illustrated collection brings together her most beloved tales, inviting new readers to discover her world and longtime fans to relive her escapades. What mischief will Pippi get into next, and how will her unconventional ways challenge those around her? Dive into a world where rules are meant to be broken and imagination knows no bounds.

From the publisher

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 Seas are all together in one bumper volume, with new illustrations in full-color and black-and-white. The collection is an ideal introduction for anyone discovering Pippi for the first time, while confirmed fans will enjoy revisiting their favorite episodes and recalling some they’ve forgotten. Her admirers will also find fascinating new biographical information about author Astrid Lindgren and the origin of the Pippi stories. Astrid Lindgren was awarded the 1958 Hans Christian Andersen Medal for her contribution to international children’s literature.

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