Pippi Longstocking

by Astrid Lindgren

Tommy and Anika wished someone would move in next door, someone with a playmate for them, but they had no idea of the adventures in store when Pippi became their new neighbor. They've never known anyone like her!


              Book Summary             

            Study Highlights             

Reading Level:   3rd - 6th Spelling/Vocabulary:   Difficult
Category:   Tall tale Comprehension:   Light
Setting:   Small village in Sweden Grammar/Writing:   Verb agreement/tall tales
Theme:   Friendship Biblical Focus:  Psalm 139
Paperback Novel:   160 pages Study Guide:  7 units

Related Studies:  World geography, Swedish culture

Barbara's Note:  Whether throwing bullies in trees or saving Tommy from a raging bull, Pippi is always having a good time. Boys and girls alike will marvel at her strength and laugh at her antics. Each chapter is actually a short story, allowing us to investigate story writing in general, and tall tales in particular.(Grades 4,5)