The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking -- Astrid Lindgren

<b>An enticing, newly illustrated collection of the enduringly popular Pippi stories. </b> <p/>Since <i>Pippi Longstocking </i>was first published in 1950, the escapades of the incomparable Pippi, the girl with upside-down braids and no parents to tell her what to do, have delighted boys and girls alike. Now, for the first time, <i>Pippi Longstocking, Pippi Goes on Board</i>, and <i>Pippi in the South Seas</i> are all together in one bumper volume, with new illustrations in full-color and black-and-white.The collection is an ideal introduction for anyone discovering Pippi for the first time, while confirmed fans will enjoy revisiting their favorite episodes and recalling some they've forgotten. Her admirers will also find fascinating new biographical information about author Astrid Lindgren and the origin of the Pippi stories. Astrid Lindgren was awarded the 1958 Hans Christian Andersen Medal for her contribution to international children's literature.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Astrid Lindgren<br><b>Publisher:</b> Viking Books for Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 10/01/1997<br><b>Pages:</b> 296<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 2.68lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 10.28h x 8.32w x 1.08d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780670876129<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Hornbook Guide to Children</i> 07/01/1997 pg. 75 - Superior,Well Above Average<br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> 10/13/1997 pg. 77<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Astrid Lindgren</b> (1907-20