Pippi Longstocking is nine years old. She lives alone with a horse and a monkey and is able to do exactly as she pleases. This tape, read by Jill Shilling, follows some of Pippi's adventures.
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)