Pippi Longstocking Goes Aboard

Pippi Longstocking Goes Aboard

Astrid Lindgren · 2023

Overview

Pippi fixes up Villa Villekulla, joins Tommy and Annika on a sailing trip, and outwits two bungling thieves. The story blends everyday pranks with open-sea escapades, keeping the tone light and fast-moving. Lindgren’s concise prose and playful dialogue carry the plot without moralizing. Readers meet new islanders, talking horses, and a pet monkey who refuses to behave. The book closes with Pippi pondering home, setting up further adventures.

Who it's for

• Independent readers 7–10 ready for short chapters
• Parents seeking read-aloud classics in modern English
• Teachers building a classroom library of world literature

Key features

• Language: English (US spelling)
• Pages: 160
• Binding: trade paperback
• ISBN: 9780142427524
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Year: 2023 reissue