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ikuo1000's review against another edition
3.0
In this installment, Pippi, Tommy, and Annika visit Pippi's father on Kurrekurredutt Island in the South Seas. Even though the location has changed, most of the chapters had a bit of that "more of the same" feel.
Pippi is as adventurous, optimistic, brave, selfless, and loyal as always. While on the island, Pippi faces down two sea-faring bandits who were up to no good, similar to the way in which she handled two would-be burglars in the first book.
One chapter that stands out to me takes place before the children take their sea voyage. Pippi participates in a bizarre event in which some seemingly random person in town subjects all the school children to a high-stress verbal examination that results in either public praise or public shaming, depending on how well each child answers her questions. In this day and age, it seems like such a terrible situation in which the poor kids are labeled "good" or "stupid", and completely traumatized if the latter. Thankfully, Pippi saves a bunch of children from disgrace with her usual good-hearted sense of justice.
I particularly enjoyed the ending, and would really give this book 3 1/2 stars if I could. Pippi, as usual, completely and selflessly devotes her time and energy to making her dear friends Tommy and Annika happy. The last couple pages had a kind of wistfulness to them, as the three children hope to never grow up, and Tommy and Annika take comfort in knowing that Pippi will "always" be at Villa Villekulla.
Pippi is as adventurous, optimistic, brave, selfless, and loyal as always. While on the island, Pippi faces down two sea-faring bandits who were up to no good, similar to the way in which she handled two would-be burglars in the first book.
One chapter that stands out to me takes place before the children take their sea voyage. Pippi participates in a bizarre event in which some seemingly random person in town subjects all the school children to a high-stress verbal examination that results in either public praise or public shaming, depending on how well each child answers her questions. In this day and age, it seems like such a terrible situation in which the poor kids are labeled "good" or "stupid", and completely traumatized if the latter. Thankfully, Pippi saves a bunch of children from disgrace with her usual good-hearted sense of justice.
I particularly enjoyed the ending, and would really give this book 3 1/2 stars if I could. Pippi, as usual, completely and selflessly devotes her time and energy to making her dear friends Tommy and Annika happy. The last couple pages had a kind of wistfulness to them, as the three children hope to never grow up, and Tommy and Annika take comfort in knowing that Pippi will "always" be at Villa Villekulla.
katiecatbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Goofy. Fun. High-spirited.
Story: In this third book in the Pippi Longstocking series, Pippi is back at Villekulla Cottage with her horse, monkey and her friends Tommy and Annika. But she's not there for long, she's off to the South Seas for more adventure!
Characters: Pippi is a red-haired, freckle-faced girl who lives alone in Villekulla Cottage. She tells lies, tricks adults, and (almost) everyone adores her. Tommy and Annika are the neighbor children and they get caught up in her adventures, though are much more grounded than Pippi.
Language: Each chapter is short and features a starting picture. Although Pippi doesn't go to school she attempts to use big words, but often wrong. She also likes inventing new words. Pippi is a family friendly series, accessible to all ages.
A nice quick light-hearted read.
Story: In this third book in the Pippi Longstocking series, Pippi is back at Villekulla Cottage with her horse, monkey and her friends Tommy and Annika. But she's not there for long, she's off to the South Seas for more adventure!
Characters: Pippi is a red-haired, freckle-faced girl who lives alone in Villekulla Cottage. She tells lies, tricks adults, and (almost) everyone adores her. Tommy and Annika are the neighbor children and they get caught up in her adventures, though are much more grounded than Pippi.
Language: Each chapter is short and features a starting picture. Although Pippi doesn't go to school she attempts to use big words, but often wrong. She also likes inventing new words. Pippi is a family friendly series, accessible to all ages.
A nice quick light-hearted read.
janwe's review against another edition
1.0
Honestly, I don't know how to feel about it. I loved the TV-series as a child, and still watch it occasionally on Christmas. However, I cannot deny, that I found THIS novel quite racist. Of course you have to keep in mind the time period the novel was written in. Still, some of the language, that is being used and especially some of the illustrations are outdated, and can nowadays considered to be racist. I cannot recommend this particular Pipi Longstocking novel. ... Sorry.
kristiinav's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sergei_ter_tumasov's review against another edition
4.0
Многослойная книжка!!!
Образ Пеппи поражает своей глубиной и драматизмом!!! Такое в детской литературе (тем более, в книжках для самых маленьких) не часто встречается!!!
Рад, что перечитал эту трилогию (в детстве я её не очень любил), она разбудила во мне парочку приятных детских воспоминаний! И хотя здесь опять-таки нет толковых приключений, финал (трогательно-мудрый) окупает всё с лихвой!!!!!!!!!
Образ Пеппи поражает своей глубиной и драматизмом!!! Такое в детской литературе (тем более, в книжках для самых маленьких) не часто встречается!!!
Рад, что перечитал эту трилогию (в детстве я её не очень любил), она разбудила во мне парочку приятных детских воспоминаний! И хотя здесь опять-таки нет толковых приключений, финал (трогательно-мудрый) окупает всё с лихвой!!!!!!!!!
eline_berk's review against another edition
Ik ga geen rating aan dit boek geven, want ik zou niet weten hoe ik dit in hemelsnaam moet beoordelen.
Jemig, dit boek is racistisch. Het is een product van zijn tijd, zullen we maar zeggen, maar ik werd echt nogal onpasselijk bij het kolonialisme en de woordkeuzes en de verhoudingen tussen de witte en de zwarte mensen en eigenlijk vrijwel alles in dit boek. Ik vind Pippi en haar vrienden erg boeiend, maar dit deel had van mij niet zo gehoeven, zullen we maar zeggen
Jemig, dit boek is racistisch. Het is een product van zijn tijd, zullen we maar zeggen, maar ik werd echt nogal onpasselijk bij het kolonialisme en de woordkeuzes en de verhoudingen tussen de witte en de zwarte mensen en eigenlijk vrijwel alles in dit boek. Ik vind Pippi en haar vrienden erg boeiend, maar dit deel had van mij niet zo gehoeven, zullen we maar zeggen
libraryrobin's review
3.0
Overall, a better story than Pippi Goes On Board. She's far less obnoxious as the trio travels to Koratuttutt and lives the native life.