PIPPI LONGSTOCKING

PIPPI LONGSTOCKING by Astrid Lindgren

Callie and I finished Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren. It's so funny in life how you have those moments where you can clearly see the difference of how you thought as a child and how you think as an adult. My mom read Pippi Longstocking aloud to me as a child. I remember thinking how awesome it would have been to have a Pippi next door. As an adult I find myself being thankful we don't have a Pippi next door!

Pippi Longstocking is set in a Swedish town. She is the daughter of a pirate who is currently a cannibal king out on an island somewhere. This means Pippi (an older elementary age child) lives by herself. Well, almost! Her horse and monkey live with her in her house. Due to the fact that she has lived on a ship most of her life she is very strong (can carry her horse), has no fear of heights, is used to weapons, has not had much schooling, etc. Her behavior at a tea party is appalling, she deals with thieves, and rescues kids from a fire. Her antics are hilarious, and she really does desire to be good. She just hasn't been taught the manners and actions of polite society! Lots of fun and plenty of opportunity to discuss what it would be like to have a Pippi around in different situations!