{"product_id":"astrid-lindgren-14-books-collection-set-ages-7-9-paperback","title":"Astrid Lindgren 14 Books Collection Set - Noisy Village \u0026 Pippi Longstocking - Ages 7-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Children of Noisy Village\u003cbr\u003e\nHappy Times in Noisy Village\u003cbr\u003e\nNothing but Fun in Noisy Village\u003cbr\u003e\nThe World's Best Karlsson\u003cbr\u003e\nKarlsson Flies Again\u003cbr\u003e\nKarlsson on the Roof\u003cbr\u003e\nPippi Longstocking\u003cbr\u003e\nPippi Longstocking Goes Aboard\u003cbr\u003e\nPippi Longstocking in the South Seas\u003cbr\u003e\nEmil and the Sneaky Rat\u003cbr\u003e\nEmil's Clever Pig\u003cbr\u003e\nEmil and the Great Escape\u003cbr\u003e\nLotta Says 'No!'\u003cbr\u003e\nLotta Makes a Mess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 14-book paperback collection brings together the best-loved stories of Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, gathering the Noisy Village tales, the Karlsson trilogy, the Pippi Longstocking series, the Emil adventures, and the Lotta stories in one cheerful set. Each book is a self-contained, easy-to-read story built around mischief, friendship, and family life, making the set an ideal introduction to classic children's fiction for early chapter-book readers. Bright covers and Lindgren's warm, funny storytelling make this collection a lasting addition to any home or classroom library, and a genuinely timeless gift for young readers ages 7 to 9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAstrid Lindgren remains one of the most cherished names in children's literature, and this collection shows exactly why. The set opens with the Noisy Village trilogy, following a cheerful cluster of Swedish farm families whose children turn ordinary country life into a string of small adventures, from harvest games to snowy winter mischief. The Karlsson books introduce one of Lindgren's most eccentric creations, a small, plump, self-important man who lives on a rooftop and flies using a propeller strapped to his back, turning a quiet Stockholm apartment building into the stage for chaotic, funny escapades. Pippi Longstocking, arguably Lindgren's most famous heroine, anchors three titles here, following the impossibly strong, endlessly inventive girl who lives alone with a horse and a monkey and refuses to follow a single grown-up rule, sailing to faraway shores and turning her town upside down along the way. The Emil stories follow a well-meaning but accident-prone farm boy in early twentieth-century Sweden whose good intentions repeatedly land him in trouble, while the Lotta books focus on a small, strong-willed girl learning to navigate the frustrations of early childhood at home. Across all fourteen titles, Lindgren's storytelling balances warmth with mischief, giving young readers memorable characters who feel both larger than life and instantly familiar. Illustrated covers and accessible chapter-book text make the set easy for newly independent readers to pick up on their own, while the recurring themes of family, imagination, and resilience make each book a natural choice for reading aloud together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 14 complete Astrid Lindgren paperback stories in one collectible set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces four beloved series: Noisy Village, Karlsson, Pippi Longstocking, and Emil and Lotta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible chapter-book text ideal for newly independent readers ages 7-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages imagination, resilience, and empathy through classic Swedish storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for family read-alouds, classroom libraries, and building a first chapter-book collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA genuinely timeless gift for birthdays, holidays, or summer reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Children of Noisy Village — Introduces the six children of three neighboring farms in rural Sweden as they turn everyday country life into playful, close-knit adventures.\u003cbr\u003e\nHappy Times in Noisy Village — Continues the Noisy Village children's seasonal escapades, from summer swims to winter sledding, as friendship and mischief carry them through the year.\u003cbr\u003e\nNothing but Fun in Noisy Village — Rounds out the Noisy Village trilogy with more shared games, small rivalries, and warm family moments among the farm children.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe World's Best Karlsson — Introduces Karlsson, a small, boastful man who lives on a Stockholm rooftop and flies using a propeller strapped to his back, befriending a lonely boy named Eric.\u003cbr\u003e\nKarlsson Flies Again — Follows more of Karlsson's chaotic visits, as his pranks and self-declared genius repeatedly upend Eric's quiet home life.\u003cbr\u003e\nKarlsson on the Roof — Continues the rooftop friendship between Karlsson and Eric with fresh mischief, tall tales, and comic mishaps around the apartment building.\u003cbr\u003e\nPippi Longstocking — Introduces Pippi, the impossibly strong, endlessly independent girl who lives alone with her horse and monkey and answers to no one.\u003cbr\u003e\nPippi Longstocking Goes Aboard — Sends Pippi and her friends Tommy and Annika on further adventures, including a memorable outing to a traveling circus.\u003cbr\u003e\nPippi Longstocking in the South Seas — Follows Pippi as she sails to visit her father on a South Seas island, bringing Tommy and Annika along for the journey.\u003cbr\u003e\nEmil and the Sneaky Rat — Follows Emil, a well-meaning but accident-prone farm boy in early 1900s Sweden, as his good intentions repeatedly lead to comic trouble.\u003cbr\u003e\nEmil's Clever Pig — Continues Emil's misadventures on the family farm, where his schemes and animal encounters keep the household in a constant stir.\u003cbr\u003e\nEmil and the Great Escape — Follows Emil as his latest plan spirals into an unexpected escapade, testing his family's patience once again.\u003cbr\u003e\nLotta Says 'No!' — Introduces strong-willed young Lotta as she stubbornly resists getting dressed, revealing the everyday battles of early childhood at home.\u003cbr\u003e\nLotta Makes a Mess — Follows Lotta into more small domestic dramas as she learns to manage her big feelings and even bigger opinions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAstrid Lindgren (1907-2002) was a Swedish author whose stories have become cornerstones of children's literature worldwide. Born in Vimmerby, Sweden, she began writing for children in the 1940s and went on to create some of the genre's most enduring characters, including Pippi Longstocking, Karlsson-on-the-Roof, and the families of Noisy Village. Her writing is known for its humor, warmth, and respect for children's independence and imagination, qualities that helped her stories cross borders and generations. Lindgren's books have been translated into dozens of languages and remain widely read, adapted, and loved by families across the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA wonderful gift for birthdays, holidays, or building a first chapter-book library, this set gives young readers 14 complete Astrid Lindgren classics in one cheerful paperback collection. Perfect for summer reading, classroom libraries, or cozy family read-alouds, it's a timeless way to introduce kids to mischief, friendship, and imagination that has charmed generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astrid Lindgren","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57111915921782,"sku":"PLD21406","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/astrid-lindgren-14-books-collection-set-paperback.jpg?v=1785786800","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/astrid-lindgren-14-books-collection-set-ages-7-9-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}