Pippi Longstocking (Puffin Modern Classics) -- Astrid Lindgren

<b> The beloved story of a spunky young girl and her hilarious escapades.</b> <p/><b>A rollicking story.--<i>The Horn Book</i></b> <p/>Tommy and his sister Annika have a new neighbor, and her name is Pippi Longstocking. She has crazy red pigtails, no parents to tell her what to do, a horse that lives on her porch, and a flair for the outrageous that seems to lead to one adventure after another<br><br><b>Author:</b> Astrid Lindgren<br><b>Publisher:</b> Puffin Books<br><b>Published:</b> 04/21/2005<br><b>Pages:</b> 160<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.30lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 6.90h x 5.00w x 0.50d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780142402498<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Astrid Lindgren, author of many popular books for children, won the Hans Christian Andersen Award for her contribution to children's literature.<p><b>1907Astrid Anna Emilia Ericsson born November 14 in Näs, near Vimmerby, Småland; second child of Samuel August and Hanna Ericson (brother Gunnar born 1906; sisters Stina and Ingegerd born 1911 and 1916, respectively).</b></p><p><b>1914Astrid begins attending school, and Näs receives electricity for the first time.</b></p><p><b>1923Astrid finishes school.</b></p><p><b>1924Starts work at the <i>Wimmerby Tidningen</i>, the Vimmerby newspaper.</b></p><p><b>1926Moves to Stockholm for a secretary schooling; son Lars born December 4.</b></p><p><b>1931Astrid Ericsson marries Sture Lindgren. <b>1934Birth of daughter Karin, May 21.</b></b