A Family Heirloom (5+) by Astrid Lindgren
When Pippi Longstocking moves into Villa Villekulla with her horse Little Uncle and her little monkey Mr. Nilsson, the neighborhood kids Tommy and Annika are quite amazed. After all, Pippi lives in the big house all by herself, without a mother or father, and does whatever she pleases. She is incredibly strong, wonderfully mischievous, and seems to triumph effortlessly over thieves, teachers, and police officers. Pippi loves her freedom, yet she knows full well that nothing can replace true friendship.
“If I had any other intention with the character of Pippi besides amusing my young readers, it was this—to show them that one can have power without abusing it, for of all the feats in life, this is clearly the very hardest.” Astrid Lindgren
