Pippi Longstocking Book Discussion Questions

Instructor: Kerry Gray Show bio

Kerry has been a teacher and an administrator for more than twenty years. She has a Master of Education degree.

'Pippi Longstocking' by Astrid Ericsson Lindgren is a children's book about a strong and unique 9-year-old Swedish girl. This lesson will guide classroom discussions about this beloved novel.

Pippi Longstocking

Imagine a 9-year-old child living alone. While this may be the nightmare of any responsible adult, upper elementary students will be fascinated by Pippi's independence and super-human strength. Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren is a fantasy that students will find adventurous and entertaining. These questions will lead to class discussions about this book.

Chapters 1-4

What is the setting of the story?
Describe Pippi Longstocking.
How is Pippi different from other girls her age?
What happened to Pippi's parents?
What is Tommy and Annika's first impression of Pippi?
Why does Pippi lie?
What is unusual about Tommy and Annika's first visit to Pippi's house?
The next day, what do Tommy and Annika find when they visit Pippi?
Describe the thing-finding expedition.
Why does Tommy object to taking the first thing Pippi finds?
What are some things Pippi takes?
Who is Bengt? How does Pippi respond to him?
What does Pippi help Tommy and Annika find?
Describe Pippi's sleeping style.
Why are the townspeople worried about Pippi? What is their solution? Do you think it is a good idea? Why?
What is Pippi's relationship with the police?
Why do the police decide to leave Pippi alone?
What kinds of things do Pippi, Tommy, and Annika do for fun?
Why does Pippi decide to go to school?
How is Pippi different from the other students?
What does the teacher think of Pippi's behavior? How does Pippi respond to her?
According to Pippi, how is school in Argentina different?

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Pippi Longstocking Book Discussion Questions