Pippi Longstocking, by Astrid Lindgren (Chapter 1 & 2)

About this episode

The episode introduces Pippi Longstocking, a unique and independent girl living alone with her pets and gold coins.

Pippi Longstocking is nine years old. She has just moved into Villa Villekulla where she lives all by herself with a horse, a monkey, and a big suitcase full of gold coins. The grown-ups in the village try to make Pippi behave in ways that they think a little girl should, but Pippi has other ideas.

People in this episode

Hosts: Lyla, Dad

Topics covered

• children's literature
• imagination
• independence
• adventure
• family

Keywords

• Pippi Longstocking
• Astrid Lindgren
• children's stories
• Villa Villekulla
• independent girl

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Astrid Lindgren

Places: Villa Villekulla

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