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Pippi Longstocking
Nine-year-old Pippi lives alone with a horse and a monkey in a house on the edge of a Swedish town, and she is absurdly strong. She befriends her neighbours Tommy and Annika and turns every day into mischief.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1945
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 124
- Format
- Book 1 of 3 in Pippi Långstrump
Read this if you want an anarchic, cheerful children's classic to read aloud or revisit.
Skip this if you dislike episodic stories without much overall plot.
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Quick answers about Pippi Longstocking
- What is Pippi Longstocking about?
- Nine-year-old Pippi lives alone with a horse and a monkey in a house on the edge of a Swedish town, and she is absurdly strong. She befriends her neighbours Tommy and Annika and turns every day into mischief.
- Who should read Pippi Longstocking?
- Read it if you want an anarchic, cheerful children's classic to read aloud or revisit. Skip it if you dislike episodic stories without much overall plot.
- How long and how fast is Pippi Longstocking?
- It is a fast-paced, short read of about 124 pages, first published in 1945.
- Does Pippi Longstocking have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Pippi Longstocking for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Pippi Longstocking; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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