Age rating and parents' guide:Pippi Longstocking
by Astrid Lindgren
Ages 6–11
Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren is best for children aged 6–11. It has mild violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Fearless, super-strong Pippi lives independently with a horse and monkey, turning ordinary days into outrageous adventures.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Part of the Pippi series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Action & Adventure
- Animals
Reading mood
- Adventurous
Good to talk about
- Action & Adventure
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