Pippi on the Run

Pippi Långstrump

by Astrid Lindgren

paperback

Genres: Childrens, Adventure, Chapter Books, Fiction, Classics, Graphic Novels, Humor

63 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1971

About the author

Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren, née Ericsson, (1907 - 2002) was a Swedish children's book author and screenwriter, whose many titles were translated into 85 languages and published in more than 100 countries. She has sold roughly 165 million copies worldwide. Today, she is most remembered for writing the Pippi Longstocking books, as well as the Karlsson-on-the-Roof book series.

Awards:
Hans Christian Andersen Award for Writing (1958)

Reviews

[Kailey (Luminous Libro) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pippi Longstocking, Tommy, and Annika all decide to run away from home. They start out riding on Pippi’s horse, but the horse is frightened by a thunderstorm and gallops away, leaving them to walk. They encounter a pedlar, farmers, and townsfolk who turn them in to the police as runaways. They travel down a river, drive a car, and hop onto the roof of a train. Through all their adventures, Pippi is confident and strong!

I love this funny story about the quirky and independent Pippi! She is weird and wild and wacky! Somehow she always knows how to turn things around and laugh her way out of any situation.

This is a hilarious book in the Pippi series!

[Juraj Konik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Detské knihy sem nedávam, ale táto je výnimočná. Pippi je krásna postava plná slobody, zvedavosti, detskej čistoty, kamarátstva a aj rozumu tam, kde by ste ho nečakali. V tomto spracovaní s ilustráciami v komikse to je dokonalá kombinácia - na ranné čítanie pri rozžiarenom slnku, pri stmievaní podvečer, a skvele funguje aj pri uspávaní bez obrázkov. Pippi je láska

[Jelka · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the movie this book is a companion to. That said, the book doesn't really stand on its own. The story is really rushed.

[Gullis lästips · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ta skydd i ett ödehus, dansa runt naken i en säck, brottas med en tjur, åker tunna ner för älven, går på lina
och få en bil att flyga med kalasklister. Följ med Pippi, Tommy och Annika på ett sommaräventyr som för första gången illustreras i bokformat i boken ”Pippi på rymmen”.

Pippi på rymmen är ett spännande och oförglömligt äventyr med Pippi Långstrump och hennes kompisar.

I den nya bilderboken Pippi på rymden får vi ta del av det spännande sommaräventyret med färgstarka bilder som täcker alla sidorna där texten är uppdelade som textrutor som påminner om en grafisk seriebok.
Vi känner igen Pippi, Tommy och Annika, men här gestaltade i en annan form och berättarstil.

Boken är i ett stort generöst format med underhållande bilder med mycket att titta på då illustratören Fabian Göranson har tecknat på sitt eget sätt, men hur det märks att han gjort det i Ingrid Vang Nymans anda.

Boken är fartfylld med spännande äventyr som är uppdelade i sju kapitel där vi som växt upp med Pippi känner igen de galna och oförglömliga äventyr när vi får följa de tre rymlingarna i mötet med Konrad och hans klister, när de klättrar i berg, går på lina och åker tunna ner för älven. Vi får läsa om mötet mellan Pisse-Nisse och tjuren och om irrfärden i kalasbilen som kan flyga. Det är härligt att rymma, men kanske ännu skönare att komma hem igen?

Här kan ni ta del av den enskilda bokrecensionen samt ta del av massa Pippi Långstrump material som målarbilder, tipspromenad, lekar och pyssel: https://www.gullislastips.se/2020/08/...

[Doglover · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Mom loves Pippi and she knew I would too!
it's very funny.

[Ian J. Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve been a big fan of Astrid Lindgren since childhood, and Pippi on the Run is one of those books that instantly pulls me back into that wonderfully unruly, warm-hearted world I grew up loving.

In this story, Pippi decides—quite logically, by her own rules—that she doesn’t need adults at all and sets off on the run with Tommy and Annika. What follows is classic Pippi chaos: daring escapes, hilarious misunderstandings, and a child’s fierce insistence on freedom. Lindgren never treats childhood as something small or silly; she treats it as powerful, imaginative, and worthy of respect.

Reading this again as an adult, I’m struck by how gently rebellious it still feels. Pippi isn’t running away out of fear—she’s running toward independence, curiosity, and joy. And beneath the laughter and absurdity, there’s a quiet emotional thread about belonging, friendship, and the tension between freedom and care.

I’ve read the Pippi books over and over again, both in English and German, and Pippi on the Run remains one of those comforting stops along the way. It’s short, playful, and endlessly re-readable—a perfect reminder of what it felt like to believe the world was an open playground.

For me, this book is a small act of time travel. It’s a lovely way to slow down, relax, and wander back into childhood, where courage wore mismatched stockings and rules were always negotiable.

[FranzisBuchstabensalat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was soll der Geiz mit den Sternen?! Diese grafische Umsetzung verdient 5 Sterne! Allein schon, weil dieser Comic der Beginn einer wahren Pippi-Liebe für meinen Sohn darstellt.
Der Zeichenstil gefällt mir gut und auch der Umgang mit den Farben übersättigt einen bei der Lektüre nicht. Die Geschichte werde ich nicht bewerten. Ich kann nur hoffen, dass mein Sohn nicht gemeinsame Sache mit einer Pippi Langstrumpf plant eines Tages…

[Judy Tarver · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pippi is a great character for children to read about her adventures. The author has a great writing style and talent for writing children’s books. I cannot imagine any child not loving Pippi and her many adventures.

[Elsie Yoder · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is written around twenty years after the first Pippi book, and doesn't hold a candle to the original. The translation from Swedish is very poor; it is entirely lacking in strong verbs and imagination. Perhaps a bored second grader would find it interesting.

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eh, not as great as the other books in this series, but it was still whimsical and adventurous. Pippi is gregarious and trouble, even though she’s fun to read about. I like Pippi and her friends, and highly recommend the series.

[Lucas · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dangerous situations are created in one sentence and then resolved in the next, or even before they happen. Maybe it is really charming in the original language?

[Nathan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very rushed short story.

[Bradie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think I'm a little too old for this one.

Bradie, age 11

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story and illustrations; this one is another a (younger) childhood favorite of mine.

[Jahzara Bandele · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book was very adventurous. 🐄🐄🦜🦜🤩🤩😄😃

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A charming trip down memory lane.

[Alexandra Medina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a read aloud with my kids. We all really enjoyed it. It was not as detailed and intricate as Pippi's other adventures, but it was still a fun read.

[Sarah Old Inactive Account · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love Pippi! Different than the originals in pace & style, but still fun!

[Frans Kempe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mysig bok baserad på filmen och boken

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Creative and fun storytelling.

[Jennifer Flummerfelt · Rating 4 out of 5]

My daughter and I enjoyed reading this book together! She has loved hearing about Pippi and her adventures.

[Valerie]

I remember the Pippi books as better than this. And I don't think it's a matter of bad translation, either. This volume is written as if it were meant to be told aloud. Then the repetitions, which jar in the print version, would be less glaring.

Pippi is not exactly irresponsible. She's just very strong and almost invulnerable, which makes her a little careless. Which makes her an undependable guardian for her normal friends. But she does all right, mostly.

It's not clear why Annika decides to run away. She quarrels with her mother, but that's offstage. Tommy comes with her more in the interests of companionship than because he has any real beef, and Pippi takes the lead just because she likes adventures.

Lightsome, and good enough, if not taken seriously. But I still prefer the others, I think.

[Jessi G · Rating 5 out of 5]

I chose Astrid Lingred's "Pippi Longstocking" for my second easy to read classic in children's literature. This book captures the innocence and adventure of childhood through Pippi's carefree wanderings and love of life. I absolutely loved this book; however, it is very unrealistic. It focuses on adventure. When potentially dangerous things happen, such as running away, traveling down a waterfall in a barrel, staying overnight with a stranger who is homeless, or staying in a farmer's loft, nothing bad happens. Nonetheless, I believe that this book should be in every children's library. It captivates the reader and is a classic children's book that every child should read.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pippi teaches her friends, Annika and Tommy, a lesson about running away from home.

I read this short chapter book to my sons, ages 11 and 8, in just two nights. They were somewhat intrigued by the character of Pippi Longstocking as they tried to make sense of her nonsensical ways. This story was about running away and why it's better to stay at home with your mom and dad.

At the end of the book, I asked them what they thought of Pippi and my 11 year old replied, "She's cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs!" Haha.

They want to read more Pippi books so I'll take that as a ringing endorsement that they liked this one!

[Ramona]

Pippi Longstocking" is an easy read children's literature. The story captures the simplicity and adventure of childhood through Pippi's carefree wanderings and love of life. Pippi go along with her friends who run away. They are not thinking about the consequences and dangers. It is very unrealistic although it focuses on adventure and imagination. It is a classic children's book that can be used in grades 3 to 5.

[Melanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite in the Pippi Longstocking series. Written on a more beginner level, this book is set up more like an easy-read chapter book. But fun to hear a tale about Tommy and Annika running away, and Pippi coming along to make sure they are well taken care of.

[Nina]

This book was so unlike the other three Pippi books that I wonder if Astrid Lindgren even wrote it. It read like a "I Can Read" early readers chapter books of the classics. But Pippi's antics were just as fun in this book.

[Kirsten Swanson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Merely because children cannot get enough of Pippi, this is a good book to continue the series. However, to me it felt almost as if it were written by someone else. Tommy and Annika had become different people than I remember from the first books, startlingly so.

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[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun easy read to share together with kids.