Reviews for Astrid the unstoppable

Horn Book
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Boisterous ten-year-old Astrid is the sole child inhabitant of a tiny Norwegian village. When her best friend, elderly curmudgeon Gunnvald, breaks his leg, his hitherto-unknown (to Astrid) grown daughter shows up. Humor and pathos result--lots of both--all grounded by the specificity of the setting and the clarity and depth of the characterizations. Although there are homages to Heidi and Pippi Longstocking, Parr has crafted a fresh tale all her own. (c) Copyright 2019. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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