The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

Pippi Longstocking is a lot of things. She plays with sparklers, she plays with guns, she resists arrest, flaunts her supernatural power, manhandles bothersome adults, insults them and disregards them as silly. She's self-important, arrogant, callous, rude, undignified, and absolutely perfect.
Maybe the former LEADS to the latter, because I can't think of any other way she could be all of those things so perfectly. Pippi is the kind of character who, although she seems so terribly foolish, is somehow always right. Pippi is, in that respect, to elementary school children what Superman is to the people of metropolis. She so totally represents everything they hold dear that she can't help but become their champion, despite, or perhaps because of the fact that she's a universal "bad girl."
This book contains every one of her "popularly-recognized" adventures, with new illustrations by some fellow who's really good at drawing pictures of Pippi and her friends. The pictures are slick and cartoon-like in keeping with the sometimes-wacky-but-always-credible-somehow escapades of the girl wonder. Pippi owns an old, run-down villa and a horse and monkey. She keeps her horse on the porch, and her monkey on her shoulder when she goes for a walk. But the strangest thing in the house is Pippi herself, whose resources consist of a seemingly endless supply of gold, a vast collection of rare trinkets, and an endless supply of youthful energy and superhuman strength, probably equal to the task of lifting a small steamroller. She also possesses great durability and the seeming ability to leap great distances with enormous speed. Her skills in seemingly all tests of acrobatics and hand-eye coordination are top-knotch. In short, she was a self-insertion character before there was such a thing.
However, with Pippi, it works, because rather than pretend that she's up against some terrible foe or trying to add tension to the story, Pippi lives her life almost strictly for the humor and fun of it. Anything that keeps people from having fun is something Pippi will generally try to plow right through.
Pippi has the ultimate secret. She knows how to have fun, and if wisdom comes from the mouths of babes, than Pippi is indeed, faults and all, the wisest person who has ever lived.
As a closing note, I'm probably not the only person who hopes that Pippi's "Chililug" pills are real immortality medication, because that would mean that she is still around, and still having fun somewhere.

REVIEW BY A 7-YEAR OLD ,KYLIE:

Pippi Longstocking is great! I did not know it was so good.Now I wish I had all Pippi Longstocking books. I like Mr. Nillson Pippi's pet a monkey. Pippi has two friends. [ A boy and a girl.] They loved Pippi because she is so fun and smart [ A little bit funny to.] And do you know what, once when Pippi was about to leave, they cried. And the pictures are magnificent. Well, soon mummy will get all hopefully. I wish other children like this book with three stories. Pippi is also rich. Her father gave her pieces of gold instead of money. She also had a secret hiding place inside a tree were Pippi and her friends hide in.Her friends also went with here to an island were Pippi is princess. At the end, Pippi and her friends were together. Hope you like this,Kylie

I love Pippi Longstocking! I discovered these books when I was about 14 and wondered why on earth I had waited so long to read them! They will make a person of any age laugh out loud and look eagerly around to find someone to share it with!
To cautious parents, the only thing I can think about that might be objected to is the fact that Pippi tends to have bad manners (and always excuses it with the fact that she has had no Mom or Dad to teach her better), but this is counterbalanced by the good behavior of Tommy and Annika, her playmates.
If this gives you any idea of how these stories will be received: inside of the used copy that I bought I found a sticky note that said in a little kid's handwriting, "BEST HOMEWORK EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

These books (this hardcover edition is actually the three original books in one!) were some of my favorites when I was a child. I first encountered Pippi when my grandma took us girls to the movies to see the original film (starring Inger Nilsson - VERY hard to find!). Despite the painfully bad special effects and overdubbing from Swedish to English, I was enchanted by the story...naturally had to run out to the library and check out all the books! The "Pippi Longstocking" books transcend time - children today can still enjoy them. Only the finest children's books (Walter Farley's, Laura Ingalls Wilder's and Margurite Henry's come immediately to mind) can continue to captivate today's jaded youngsters.
I was fortunate enough to come across a copy of "The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking" as a Christmas present for my 9 year old niece. It's wonderful to see her enjoying Pippi's adventures with Tommy, Annika, Mr. Nilsson, and the rest of the characters as much as I did (more years ago than I wish to remember!)

Review of Pippi Longstocking
Pippi Longstocking has no family to look after her, but she's not alone. She lives in a big house, with her horse and a monkey, and has other friends, both human and animal, to play with. She's an unusual child. She's very unruly, but has a giving nature and enjoys giving things to her friends. She has great strength, both inside and out. As a character she's remarkable, strong in body, mind, and spirit. She has a cheerful disposition and likes things to be fair. Since she's lived alone for a time, she doesn't always know how to behave around adults, which gets her into trouble, most of the time without her intention. If you like reading about children's adventures, this is the book for you!!!

This book was about a brave, strong, funny, crazy, weird girl named Pippi. She has lots of adventures with her friends Annika, Tommy, and Mr. Nilson.
Our favorite characters were Pippi because she is crazy, rich, and lives alone, Annika because she is pretty, and Mr. Nilson because he is a gentleman and can climb up on the roof.
We loved this book because there are great, funny adventures; we learned more about Pippi; she played tag with policemen; there are lots of funny things in the book. One thing some of us didn't like was that the book had lots of chapters.
You should read this book because Pippi is awesome and can fly off a cliff and she can tie-up hooligans. She has lots of fun adventures and it's fun to read.
You shouldn't read this book if you don't like long books.
Finally, you shouldn't read this book because it's TOO funny!

I think Pippi Longstocking is a very creative character. Pippi longstocking has a good imagination. Astrid Lindgren is a good writer, I think some of the author's just write to impress people but I think you actually care about what people think about your books. Your books are the best books I have ever read. I think your books are easy to read. My favorite book you have is Pippi Longstocking.With that funky house name. Think you for being a great writer.

Cover looks just like picture shown. It is hardcover with a book jacket. Book is thread bound. Print is large, comes with illustrations. It's a big book, about the size of a Better Homes & Garden magazine (which is a bit better than standard magazines, in case you don't know). Has all three of the Pippi Longstocking books in this one collection. Very lovely. Great for a gift for a young girl.

I bought it directly from the store. Arrived within a week with Free Super Saving Shipping. Arrived brand new and nothing was damaged during shipping. I recommend.

Pippi is a classic storybook character that every child should have an opportunity to get to know. This printing of the Pippi books is very nice. High quality paper, nice original illustrations, the original stories. You can't go wrong!

This book was about a brave, strong, funny, crazy, weird girl named Pippi. She has lots of adventures with her friends Annika, Tommy, and Mr. Nilson.
Our favorite characters were Pippi because she is crazy, rich, and lives alone, Annika because she is pretty, and Mr. Nilson because he is a gentleman and can climb up on the roof.
We loved this book because there are great, funny adventures; we learned more about Pippi; she played tag with policemen; there are lots of funny things in the book. One thing some of us didn't like was that the book had lots of chapters.
You should read this book because Pippi is awesome and can fly off a cliff and she can tie-up hooligans. She has lots of fun adventures and it's fun to read.
You shouldn't read this book if you don't like long books.
Finally, you shouldn't read this book because it's TOO funny!

I think Pippi Longstocking is a very creative character. Pippi longstocking has a good imagination. Astrid Lindgren is a good writer, I think some of the author's just write to impress people but I think you actually care about what people think about your books. Your books are the best books I have ever read. I think your books are easy to read. My favorite book you have is Pippi Longstocking.With that funky house name. Think you for being a great writer.

Cover looks just like picture shown. It is hardcover with a book jacket. Book is thread bound. Print is large, comes with illustrations. It's a big book, about the size of a Better Homes & Garden magazine (which is a bit better than standard magazines, in case you don't know). Has all three of the Pippi Longstocking books in this one collection. Very lovely. Great for a gift for a young girl.

I bought it directly from the store. Arrived within a week with Free Super Saving Shipping. Arrived brand new and nothing was damaged during shipping. I recommend.

Pippi is a classic storybook character that every child should have an opportunity to get to know. This printing of the Pippi books is very nice. High quality paper, nice original illustrations, the original stories. You can't go wrong!

Pippi Longstocking. An icon. A symbol. A wonderful book!! I have the opinion that a select few books ought to be issued you at birth, and this is one of them!! Asterd Lidgren has a winner here!! This is a timeless classic that almost everyone can relate to. If only all books were so carefree and happy, and yet with a sustaining plot!!

As one of those "picked on" children, books were just about my only friends! Discovering the Pippi Longstocking books made alone time, less lonely! She is, and always will be, the ultimate best friend! Funny, adventurous, and always just a page flip away! Now as an adult, when the blues creep in, Pippi can still bring a smile! These books are timeless classics that everyone should experience!

Justlike my dream comes true .... my own house ... nobody tells me what to do ...... my own rules ..... no exact time for work ... sleep ...etc i love it, i adore it ... even she's to naughty sometimes but it's lovely