How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
Nearby a house was being repaired, and Pippi ran over and got a long board. She took the board in one hand, ran to the tree, grasped the rope in her free hand, and braced her feet against the trunk of the tree. Quickly and nimbly she climbed up the trunk, and the people stopped crying in astonishment. (10.27)
If there's one scene in the book where Pippi behaves like a true superhero, this is it. She rushes in to do the impossible, and it's a feat that requires not just her superior strength but also agility and problem solving. It also shows that Pippi is mentally strong because of the way she keeps her cool while the rest of the crowd is freaking out.