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Pippi Goes on Board

Astrid Lindgren, Florence Lamborn
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Pippi Goes on Board

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1977

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Astrid Lindgren, Florence Lamborn

Pippi Goes on Board

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1977
Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Action & Adventure
Setting

Villa Villekulla • 1940s

Publication Year

1977

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

7-10 years

Lexile Level

870L

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Super Short Summary

In Pippi Goes on Board, Astrid Lindgren and Florence Lamborn continue the adventures of Pippi Longstocking, a spirited and independent young girl. Pippi navigates life with her friends Tommy and Annika while maintaining her unique lifestyle. The story explores themes of friendship, imagination, and individuality in a series of playful and engaging episodes.

Playful

Adventurous

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

4.4

14,535 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Pippi Goes on Board by Astrid Lindgren and Florence Lamborn is celebrated for its whimsical charm and Pippi's spirited independence, captivating children with her adventures and vivid imagination. Some critics find the episodic structure limiting its depth, but it remains a beloved classic for its humor and the empowerment themes it offers to young readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Pippi Goes on Board?

A reader who enjoys Pippi Goes on Board by Astrid Lindgren and Florence Lamborn likely appreciates whimsical adventures, spirited protagonists, and themes of independence. Fans of Roald Dahl's Matilda or L. M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables would find this book's humor and imaginative spirit captivating.

4.4

14,535 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Action & Adventure
Setting

Villa Villekulla • 1940s

Publication Year

1977

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

7-10 years

Lexile Level

870L

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