Pagine1907–2002 · Vimmerby, Sweden · also known as Lindgren
Astrid Lindgren invented Pippi Longstocking — the strongest girl in the world — as a bedtime story for her sick daughter. Pippi Longstocking (1945) was followed by Emil, Karlsson-on-the-Roof, The Brothers Lionheart and Ronia, the Robber’s Daughter; her books have sold well over 100 million copies. The world’s largest prize for children’s literature, the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, is named after her.
Begin with Pippi Longstocking.
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Astrid Lindgren invented Pippi Longstocking — the strongest girl in the world — as a bedtime story for her sick daughter. Pippi Longstocking (1945) was followed by Emil, Karlsson-on-the-Roof, The Brothers Lionheart and Ronia, the Robber’s Daughter; her books have sold well over 100 million copies.
Pippi Longstocking is usually considered Astrid Lindgren’s best-known work, followed by The Brothers Lionheart, Ronia, the Robber’s Daughter.
Most readers start with Pippi Longstocking.
Both refer to the same writer.
Astrid Lindgren’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download, but many can be borrowed free from your public library or Open Library — we link to them below.