What sets Pippi Longstocking apart from other children? Why is she so eager to do things her own way? Why are Tommy and Annika so fascinated with her?

How does Pippi’s character exemplify Imagination and Ingenuity? How do these special skills guide her through her life on her own? How do these skills relate to childhood specifically?

Reflect on Pippi’s stories about faraway places. Why does she tell these stories, and what do they say about Pippi’s lack of formal education?