Ages 7+1-min guideHumorAdventureClassic
Pippi Longstocking
by Astrid Lindgren
Good fitA great fit for most kids 7 and up. Wild, funny and fearless. Some old-fashioned language in older editions.
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What it’s about
Pippi lives alone in Villa Villekulla with a horse and a monkey. She’s the strongest girl in the world and does whatever she wants.
The ending
What might come up
Rule-breakingSomePippi ignores adults.
Old-fashioned languageA littleOlder editions contain outdated words.
ViolenceA littleSlapstick, and Pippi fires two pistols at the ceiling.
Death and lossA littlePippi’s mother died, and her father was lost at sea.
LanguageNone
RomanceNone
Why kids like it
A girl who lifts her own horse.
Free printable quiz
- 1What is Pippi’s house called?
- 2What is her monkey’s name?
- 3Who are her friends?
- 4How strong is Pippi?
Read it, then watch it
Read the book first, then watch it together and talk about what changed.
