It's Pippi Longstocking's birthday. Why does everyone admire the strongest, bravest and most independent girl in the world? A children's book classic has the answers. "Allow me to introduce myself: ...

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The popular children's book character created in Sweden by Astrid Lindgren will be 75 next year - but some of those who inspired her story can be found as far away as Papua New Guinea. Irreverent, ...

The world's best-known cheeky redhead is turning 70. Astrid Lindgren's creation, Pippi Longstocking, has been a role model for decades, but how much longer will she survive? "Hello, I am Pippilotta ...