The Ocean
Pippi grew up on the ocean—if you consider nine years old grown up, that is. Probably better to say that she's spent most of her life there, and when she leaves, it's quite an adjustment. As she...
Pippi's Hair
We tend to assign a lot of baggage to people with red hair—you know, like the idea that they're all stubborn, strong-willed, and fiery. Most of it's junk, but there is one thing about red hair th...
Villa Villekulla and Pippi's Garden
Villa Villekulla is "way out at the end" (1.1) of the town, much in the same way that Pippi, and her behavior, are way out at the end of the continuum of what's proper and acceptable—so yeah, the...
The Way Pippi Sleeps
She always slept with her feet on the pillow and her head way down under the quilt. (2.74)In other words, upside down. Completely the opposite of the way most people sleep. Hm. Actually, to be comp...
Pippi's Father's Nightshirt
In the last chapter, while Pippi is celebrating her birthday with Tommy and Annika, she finds a sea chest of her father's belongings, including his nightshirt. Pippi throws it on immediately, sayin...