Pippi Longstocking in the South Seas (World of Astrid Lindgren) | TheBookSeekers

Pippi Longstocking in the South Seas (World of Astrid Lindgren)


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No. of pages 144

Published: 2020

Great for age 7-10 years

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Loved by millions of children around the world Pippi Longstocking is one of the most popular children's characters of all time. This story sees Pippi, Tommy and Annika go on their greatest adventure yet - to Koratuttutt Island, where Pippi's father is king. This new edition contains brand new black and white artwork by award-winning illustrator Mini Grey.

 

 

There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Oxford University Press .

Mini Grey studied at Brighton College of Art with John Vernon Lord. She now teaches part-time in Oxford. Egg Drop is her first book for children. Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) created the character of Pippi Longstocking to entertain her daughter. Lindgren was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for her contribution to international children's literature.

 

This book features the following character:

Pippi Longstocking
This book features Lindgren's character, Pippi Longstocking.

'If Pippi met Voldemort she'd make mincemeat out of him and then, because she's a generous, forgiving soul, sit him down and feed him ginger snaps.'

 

'Pippi Longstocking was my girl. I loved her strength - not just her physical power, but the idea that she wouldn't allow her voice to be diminished by anyone.'