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Recommended children's literature books (9)
Travel the world without leaving your chair. If you are into children's literature here are some children's literature books from Sweden for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge.



3.

Karlson on the Roof by Astrid Lindgren EN

Rating: 3 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Sweden flag Sweden
Description:
Imagine Smidge's delight when, one day, a little man with a propeller on his back appears hovering at the window! It's Karlson and he lives in a house on the roof. Soon Smidge and Karlson are sharing all sorts of adventures, from tackling thieves and playing tricks to looping the loop and running across the rooftops. Fun and chaos burst from these charming, classic stories.

4.

Pippi Langstrumpf by Astrid Lindgren DE

Rating: 5 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Sweden flag Sweden
Description:
Grotesk-komische Erlebnisse und phantastische Einfälle eines unmöglichen kleinen Mädchens.

5.

Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren EN

Rating: 4 (15 votes)
Country: Europe / Sweden flag Sweden
Description:
The beloved story of a spunky young girl and her hilarious escapades. "A rollicking story."--The Horn Book Tommy and his sister Annika have a new neighbor, and her name is Pippi Longstocking. She has crazy red pigtails, no parents to tell her what to do, a horse that lives on her porch, and a flair for the outrageous that seems to lead to one adventure after another!

6.

Secrets in the Fire by Henning Mankell, Anne Connie Stuksrud EN

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Sweden flag Sweden
Description:
Based on a real-life land mine victim, this middle reader novel tells a story of recovery, hope and coming of age of an African girl who loses her legs to a land mine.

7.

The Brothers Lionheart by Astrid Lindgren EN

Rating: 5 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Sweden flag Sweden
Description:
Two brothers share many adventures after their death when they are reunited in Nangiyala, the land from which sagas come.

8.

The Children of Noisy Village by Astrid Lindgren EN

Rating: 5 (2 votes)
Country: Europe / Sweden flag Sweden
Description:
Lisa lives in a tiny place called Noisy Village with all her friends, and with so many children living there, it's a very noisy place indeed! Join the children on their adventures as they explore the great outdoors and get up to mischief. In this collection of stories, the children rescue a lonely dog, search for a secret treasure map, and get caught in a snow storm!

9.

Wir Kinder aus Bullerbü by Astrid Lindgren DE

Rating: 5 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Sweden flag Sweden
Description:
Lisa, Lasse und Bosse, das sind die aufgeweckten Kinder aus Bullerbü, die immer einen Streich auf Lager haben. (ab 5)