by Astrid Lindgren · Círculo de Lectores · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788422647010
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«Pippi Calzaslargas» is the children's novel by Astrid Lindgren, published by Círculo de Lectores in paperback (268 pages, in Spanish).
Pippi is a red-haired girl of extraordinary strength who lives alone in Villa Villekulla with her horse and her monkey, Mr. Nilsson. The protagonist defies adult conventions and turns everyday life into play with her neighbours Tommy and Annika. Her independence, wit and generosity make this story a symbol of freedom.
The 1993 edition has 268 pages and is classified within children's, young adult and fantasy literature.
For child and young adult readers: a story of adventure, friendship and fantasy starring an independent girl.
Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren was a Swedish writer of fiction and screenplays. She is most notable for several children's book series, featuring Pippi Longstocking, Emil of Lönneberga, Karlsson-on-the-Roof, and The Six Bullerby Children, and for the children's fantasy novels Mio, My Son; Ronia the Robber's Daughter; and The Brothers Lionheart. Lindgren worked on the Children's Literature Editorial Board at the Rabén & Sjögren publishing house in Stockholm and wrote more than 30 books for children. In 2017, she was calculated to be the world's 18th most translated author. Lindgren had by 2010 sold roughly 167 million books worldwide. In 1994, she was awarded the Right Livelihood Award for "her unique authorship dedicated to the rights of children and respect for their individuality". Her campaigning for animal welfare led to a new law, Lex Lindgren, in time for her 80th birthday.
