Pippi to the Rescue

Pippi Långstrump

by Astrid Lindgren, Michael Chesworth (Illustrator)

Pippi and her monkey, Mr. Nilsson, aid firefighters in rescuing two young boys trapped at the top of a tall building that is on fire.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Picture Books, Sweden

32 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2000

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

[Xavier University Library · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another abbreviated version of a chapter book. Pippi saved 2 kids from a house fire using critical thinking resolution skills. See kids can be resourceful! Well maybe a few years ago. LOL!

[Judy Tarver · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great Pippi adventure. Highly recommend this and all other Pippi books for children to read.

[Melly * · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely pictures, exciting stories! Always love Pippi Longstocking's stories!