36 pages 1 hour read

Astrid Lindgren

Pippi Longstocking

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1945

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Essay Topics

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What sets Pippi Longstocking apart from other children? Why is she so eager to do things her own way? Why are Tommy and Annika so fascinated with her?

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How does Pippi’s character exemplify Imagination and Ingenuity? How do these special skills guide her through her life on her own? How do these skills relate to childhood specifically?

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Reflect on Pippi’s stories about faraway places. Why does she tell these stories, and what do they say about Pippi’s lack of formal education?