A spirited young girl named Madicken navigates childhood adventures and family life in rural Sweden.
Author
Astrid Lindgren
38 books in the catalog
Astrid Lindgren has 38 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly humor, adventure and fantasy. The titles we've reviewed span 1946 to 2006.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–16, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Two brothers embark on a dangerous journey to save their dying father, facing mythical creatures and overcoming their own fears.
Lotta is a spirited and independent young girl who often gets into mischief but is capable of great things.
Pippi Longstocking lives alone in her house, Villa Villekulla, with her monkey and horse, having adventures with her friends Tommy and Annika.
Rasmus, an orphan, runs away from his foster home and joins a wandering vagabond named Paradise-Oskar.
Karlsson, a mischievous man who lives on the roof, befriends young Lillebror and leads him on whimsical adventures.
Pippi Longstocking and her friends have adventures in the South Seas, encountering pirates and treasure.
Pippi Longstocking, an unconventional and strong young girl, lives alone with her horse and monkey. She embarks on various adventures, often with her friends Tommy and Annika, challenging adult norms.
This collection of stories follows the adventures of the Melkersson family and their children during their summer holidays on the island of Saltkrokan. It depicts everyday life, childhood joys, and simple family interactions.
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Pippi Longstocking, a strong and unconventional girl, has various adventures with her friends Tommy and Annika.
Pippi Longstocking enjoys a day of whimsical adventures and unusual activities.
Pippi Longstocking's adventures continue as she attends school and interacts with her friends Tommy and Annika. Her unconventional ways lead to humorous situations and lessons learned.
A young girl named Mio moves to the countryside and discovers a magical land called the Land of Faraway.
Adam Engelbrekt is a young boy who gets very angry and causes trouble, leading to humorous consequences.
A young girl named Sunnanäng lives in a small village and experiences the joys and challenges of childhood in rural Sweden.
Pippi Longstocking is an unconventional and strong young girl who lives alone with her horse and monkey.
Emil and his friends embark on a series of mischievous adventures and detective games in their village.
A young boy named Erik is sent to live with his uncle on a remote island and discovers a dragon.
Ronja, the daughter of a robber chief, befriends a boy named Birk from a rival clan. They explore a magical forest and face their families' feud.
A young girl named Anna wants to go to school like her brothers.
A mischievous Karlsson lives on a rooftop and visits young Svante.
Karlsson, a mischievous man who can fly, causes delightful chaos in a Stockholm apartment.
Emil Svensson causes mischief and adventures in the Swedish countryside, often getting into trouble but with good intentions.
A young girl spends her summer on a Swedish island, experiencing everyday adventures and family life.
This book follows the daily lives and adventures of six siblings living on a farm in Sweden.
The mischievous Karlsson lives on the roof and causes delightful chaos for the children of Bråkmakargatan.
Life in a Swedish rural village is depicted through the everyday adventures of six siblings and their friends.
A mischievous young boy named Emil lives on a farm in Småland, Sweden, and constantly finds himself in trouble for his pranks.
Lena lives on a farm and experiences the joys and challenges of caring for horses.
A young Swedish girl named Kati travels to Paris and experiences various adventures and cultural encounters.
A small gnome, the Tomten, watches over a farm and its animals during the night, offering a sense of peace and quiet protection.
#33
Pippi Långstrump / Pippi Långstrump går ombord / Pippi Långstrump i Söderhavet
Astrid Lindgren · 1960
Concern8CleanVirtue16Thin
Pippi Longstocking is an unconventional and strong young girl who lives independently with her animals.
A young girl named Sia lives in Kilimanjaro and experiences everyday life, friendships, and the beauty of her surroundings.
A lonely boy named Mio is transported to the magical land of Nangijala, where he must confront an evil knight.
#36
Lillebror och Karlsson på Taket; Karlsson på taket flyger igen; and, Karlsson på taket smyger igen
Astrid Lindgren · 1956
Concern0CleanVirtue2Thin
The mischievous Karlsson, who lives on the roof, causes delightful chaos with his flying abilities.
Pippi Longstocking, an unconventional and strong young girl, lives an independent and adventurous life.
Pippi Longstocking, an unconventional and strong young girl, moves into a house with her horse and monkey.
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