My girls love the Pippi Longstocking books and all of the hijinks she gets into! They\u2019ve listened to this series at least ten times on audio and never get tired of it, so of course, I\u2019ve been on the hunt for more books like Pippi Longstocking<\/a><\/i>.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re also looking for stories filled with adventure, laughter, friendship, and girl power, these books are worth checking out for your young Pippi lovers.<\/p>\n no no 9780593946244 Pippi Longstocking<\/i> by Astrid Lindgren, translated by Susan Beard, read by Sutton Foster <\/p>\n If audiobooks are your thing, you\u2019ll love the performance of award-winning actress Sutton Foster in this audiobook adaptation. Now, you can sit back and press \u201cplay\u201d to enjoy all the fun, humor, and adventure with your favorite characters. The audiobook is perfect for readers of any age and is great to enjoy as a family. <\/p>\n 9780593754085 Bridget Vanderpuff and the Baked Escape #1<\/i> by Martin Stewart, illustrated by David Habben <\/p>\n Bridget is an orphan with fiery red hair and a thirst for adventure. When Mr. Vanderpuff arrives at the orphanage to adopt her, she jumps at the chance to become his daughter and work at his bakery. But when Bridget\u2019s arch-nemesis shows up, she must navigate a series of booby traps, bake some bizarre foods, and save her new dad from the clutches of an evil villain.<\/p>\n 9781368090100 Bree Boyd is a Legend <\/i> by Leah Johnson <\/p>\n Bree is super organized, hates surprises, and lives up to her father\u2019s expectations. But when an errant lightning bolt gives her superpowers, Bree\u2019s ultra-organized life turns upside down. Learning to control her powers leads to a series of hilarious disasters in this sequel to Ellie Engle Saves Herself<\/i>. <\/p>\n 9780593644331 Mr. Whiskers and the Shenanigan Sisters <\/i> by Wendelin Van Draanen <\/p>\n Mr. Whiskers is an adorable pup who loves his human sisters, Misty and Zelda. When their father gets kidnapped, Mr. Whiskers puts his nose to the ground and takes the sisters on a clue-collecting mission through San Francisco. <\/p>\n 9781536233643 Bringing Back Kay-Kay <\/i> by Dev Kothari <\/p>\n Set in India, this beautifully written novel features a headstrong girl who will go to any lengths to find a missing sibling. When Lena\u2019s beloved older brother doesn\u2019t return from summer camp, the police label him a runaway and refuse to help. Armed with nothing but a poem and her wits, Lena heads out alone to search for her brother. <\/p>\n 9780593533253 The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels <\/i> by Beth Lincoln, illustrated by Claire Powell <\/p>\n When a family reunion turns deadly, Shenanigan Swift decides to find the culprit. This energetic girl lives up to her name while piecing together the clues in this suspenseful and funny mystery novel. If your kid loves Pippi Longstocking\u2019s energy and charm, they will adore Shenangan Swift! <\/p>\n 9780823457885 Kaya of the Ocean <\/i> by Gloria L. Huang <\/p>\n Send your young reader to the beaches of Hawaii in this gentle fantasy novel. Kaya is anxious and afraid of the ocean, but she must face her worries head-on when she develops magical powers and a special connection to the sea. Adventure, magic, and friendship make this book an enjoyable read.<\/p>\n 9780823456567 Bird Nerd <\/i> by Jennifer Ann Richter <\/p>\n A love of nature combines with friendship drama in this charming and humorous middle grade novel. When Nyla enters a bird-watching competition with her class, the most popular girl in school suddenly wants to be her friend. With the competition looming, Nyla must figure out where she fits in and what is most important. <\/p>\n 9781536241662 Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum <\/i> by Alasdair Beckett-King, illustrated by Claire Powell <\/p>\n Humor, mystery, and adventure combine in this hilarious whodunnit about a 10-year-old girl who dresses up like a detective and solves the world\u2019s toughest crimes. When someone dies under suspicious circumstances at the museum, Montgomery Bonbon takes the case! Don\u2019t miss the next two books in the series, Montgomery Bonbon: Death at the Lighthouse<\/a><\/i> and Montgomery Bonbon: Mystery at the Manor<\/a><\/i>.<\/p>\n 9780525552857 Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer<\/i> by Gillian Goerz <\/p>\n Gillian Goerz starts the Shirley and Jamila<\/i> series with a beautiful middle grade graphic novel about unlikely friendships. Shirley and Jamila become fast friends despite their differences and work together to solve their neighborhood\u2019s biggest mystery yet \u2014 a missing pet! <\/p>\n 9780593095713 Journey to the Moon #1<\/i> by Cathy Hapka and Ellen Vandenberg, illustrated by Gillian Reid <\/p>\n Astronaut Girl is obsessed with all things science, especially space. With her crew \u2014 her little brother and cat \u2014 she blasts off on outer space missions. Astronaut Girl\u2019s neighbor, Wallace, doesn\u2019t love talking about space facts, which drives her crazy. But when they get into a sticky situation, they all need to work together to find their way home again. Check out this excellent early reader book that will keep your little one\u2019s attention with friendship and a little bit of mystery.<\/p>\n 9780440420477 The Penderwicks<\/i> by Jeanne Birdsall <\/p>\n The Penderwicks<\/i> hits the book scene again with a bright and beautiful new cover! It’s a story about four girls spending the summer on the Arundel estates. They quickly discover adventure-filled gardens and plenty of ways to get into trouble. This charming National Book Award Winner is sure to win over your family \u2014 my own four girls LOVE these stories starring the four sisters. <\/p>\n 9780593118405 The Runaway Princess<\/i> by Johan Tro\u00efanowski <\/p>\n It\u2019s hard to believe that a princess would be bored of her life, but Robin has the itch for adventure! In this fun graphic novel, Robin disregards her parents’ displeasure and sets off on a crazy escapade. Will she be able to fill her adventurous cup before her parents drag her back home to the castle?<\/p>\n 9781984895639 Katie the Catsitter<\/i> by Colleen AF Venable, illustrated by Stephanie Yue <\/p>\n The summer ahead looks grim for Katie when all of her friends head to a camp her family can\u2019t afford. But things get more interesting when she gets asked to cat-sit 217 cats! Even stranger, the cats’ owner mysteriously disappears whenever serious crimes are committed in the city \u2014 putting her at the top of the suspect list. This book is full of silliness, friendship, mystery, and felines!<\/p>\n yes yes Pippi Longstocking Books 9780593117811 Pippi Longstocking<\/i> by Astrid Lindgren, illustrated by Ingrid Vang Nyman 9780593117842 Pippi Goes on Board<\/i> by Astrid Lindgren, illustrated by Ingrid Vang Nyman 9780593117873 Pippi in the South Seas<\/i> by Astrid Lindgren, illustrated by Ingrid Vang Nyman <\/p>\n Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2021 and updated in 2025.<\/small><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Filled with adventure, laughter, and friendship, these books for tween readers will charm young Pippi lovers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64,"featured_media":113412,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[60,72,76,964],"coauthors":[25],"class_list":["post-17754","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-humor","tag-friendship","tag-adventure","tag-books-like","ages_stages-tween"],"yoast_head":"\n