Author: Astrid Lindgren
Original Title: Pippi Långstrump
Genre: Children's book
Original publisher: Rabén and Sjögren
Date first published: 1945
Date first read: 1993
Main character(s): Pippi, Annika, Thomas, Herr Nielsson (Mr. Nielsson), Kleiner Onkel (Little Uncle)
Favorite quote: N/A
Synopsis:
Pippi, whose full name is Pippilotta Delicatessa Windowshade Mackrelmint Ephraim's Daughter Longstocking, is a 9-year old girl who lives with her monkey Herr Nielsson and her horse Kleiner Onkel. She lives in her home, Villa Kunterbunt (Villa Manycolors), which is next doors to the home of her neighbors, Annika and Thomas.
Though she ha no formal education - she does try to go to school with Annika and Thomas once, but it doesn't work out too well - she is extremely smart and has a strong sense of fairness. She also has superhuman strength, being able to lift her horse.
Above everything, she values her friendship with Annika and Thomas. Together with Thomas and Annika, Pippi has many an adventure inside and outside of her home. She also regales them with stories of adventures she'd had with her father who's the captain of his ship but is currently lost at sea.
Review:
Pippi is a classic among children's literature. I loved reading this book - I could re-read it a million of times. It was a fun read. All the silly little adventures the kids have, laughing about them, wondering how Thomas and Annika's mother will try to reform her again.
Nowadays, I also appreciate some other issues in the stories on which I couldn't really put my finger as a kid. For starters, I like how the odd character (Pippi) is the fun one, how kids are more capable than the adults think, and how friendship is one of the most important things. I also love this book because it has all the ingredients for a running imagination - perfect for children.
Sequels: Pippi Langstrumpf geht an Bord; Pippi Langstrumpf im Taka-Tuka-Land
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