Pippi Longstocking is one of the most popular children's characters of all time and is still much loved by millions of children today. This anniversary edition of Pippi Longstocking in the South Seas will introduce Pippi and her adventurous spirit to a whole new generation of readers. Nine year old Pippi is an unusual and unpredictable character, she lives alone with a monkey, a horse, and no rules whatsoever! Every day is a crazy adventure with Pippi, but what else would you expect from the daughter of a swashbuckling pirate captain?!In this collection of stories Pippi and her friends, Tommy and Annika, set sail for the Canny Canny Islands, where Pippi's father is king. They explore secret caves, and play marbles with real pearls. Luckily the pirates and sharks they meet are no match for Pippi Longstocking!Suitable for 7+

リンドグレーンの描くピッピは、大人の権威を笑い飛ばす「自由の象徴」です。本作では、彼女の無邪気さと圧倒的な力が未知の冒険と融合し、子供時代の万能感を極限まで引き出しています。真珠をビー玉のように扱う描写は、既成概念を覆す子供の純粋な価値観の勝利を鮮やかに物語っています。 映像版が提供する色彩豊かな躍動感に対し、原作はピッピの孤独や父への情愛といった繊細な内面を言葉に宿しています。視覚的な楽しさとテキストの深み。この両者の相乗効果を味わうことで、不滅のヒロインが持つ真の多面性と、色褪せない生命力を再発見できるはずです。