Open a book this minute and start reading. Don’t move until you’ve reached page fifty. Until you’ve buried your thoughts in print. Cover yourself with words. Wash yourself away. Dissolve. Carol Shields Republic of Love

There’s more to Astrid Lindgren than Pippi

Astrid Lindgren’s The Brothers Lionheart (1973) Trans. J. Tate Illus. Ilon Wikland (1984)

Everybody knows Pippi Longstocking, but not so many readers know The Brothers Lionheart.

I read it on the advice of a reading friend, who counts it amongst her favourite children’s books.

And then I learned that it’s also one of Iris’ special favourites!

What I read of [...]