Ronia, the Robber's Daughter [Paperback]

Astrid Lindgren (Translator)

Book Description

Release date: February 5, 1985 | Age Range: 8 and up | Lexile Measure: 860L (What's this?)

Ronia, who lives with her father and his band of robbers in a castle in the woods, causes trouble when she befriends the son of a rival robber chieftain.

Editorial Reviews

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"I adored Astrid Lindgren as a child" --Francesca Simon, author of the 'Horrid Henry' books.

"I read the book both as a child and as an adult, and I feel it's one of the greatest books written for children" --Amazon reviewer --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Language Notes

Text: English, Swedish (translation)

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Product Details

• Age Range: 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (February 5, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140317201
• ISBN-13: 978-0140317206
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) created the character of Pippi Longstocking to entertain her daughter. Lindgren was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for her contribution to international children's literature.

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42 of 44 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece March 5, 2002

By Britt Arnhild Lindland

Format:Paperback

Astrid Lindgren has written so many fantastic books, it is impossible to name them all. But Ronia, the Robber's Daughter is among the best ones.

Ronia is born among a clan of robbers, and grows up surronded by love. But as she grows up she will discover that her small world is threatened from the outside. We are taken into a tale of strong friendship and love, a world where you are strong only because people love you, and you love other people. This is not a sweet love story, but a story where every child and grown up can learn important things about life. About forgiveness. About fright. And most of all about love.

Ronia, and her friend Birk are strong children. But at the same time they can cry and they can show their weakness. Lindgren is a master in showing the whole specter of human feelings. And it is very easy to believe in her characters, believe that they are real, cause they show real human feelings.

Many children must go through hard times, and feelings can be almost impossible to talk about. Lindgren's books are of great help. And best and most important of all, Ronia is a book about love, love as the strongest feeling. With love you can overcome.

Britt Arnhild Lindland

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Lindgren fan July 19, 2005

By just me

Format:Paperback

I don't know if it's the fact that I don't exactely like being an adult - always expected to "be realistic, reasonable and responsible", but I still dive into the books of my childhood when I need to "get away" for a while. For me personally, there isn't a question that Astrid Lindgren's stories are some of best ones out there. Ronia's story is full of fantasy, fun, imagination, danger and adventure, but it also gently reminds us of the importance to be determined, to stand your ground, to love, to forgive and just to never give up.

Any book that combines great story telling with a good message without being preachy about it...that's what I call a great book.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Childeren's Classic! August 2, 1999

By A Customer

Format:Paperback

The last time I read this book was when I was nine, but the images have stayed with me all this time. I got my copy of RONIA a couple of days ago from Amazon.com, and it is better than I remembered. The aching loving relationship between parents and children, and the pain of making choices that come against that (called 'growing up') is beautifully brought out in this brilliant tale, set against a landscape of a forest with dark stands of trees, populated by beasts of the earth, and harpies and dwarves, and a lighting-riven castle. Although not quite so explicit, it is a Romeo and Juliet type story, with the charm and appeal of innocence. Ronia is a headstrong heroine who will capture your imagination instantly!