The Brothers Lionheart by Astrid Lindgren

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It was an immediate success with children, and was later published in England in 1954.ĭuring her lifetime, Lindgren was awarded dozens of Swedish and international prizes for her writing, among them the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen medal in 1958. Perhaps the best known is Pippi Longstocking, first published in Sweden in 1945.

Many of her stories are based upon her memories of childhood, and filled with lively and unconventional characters. She once commented: 'I write to amuse the child within me, and can only hope that other children may have some fun that way too.' During the course of her life she wrote over 40 books for children. 'Pippi Longstocking', 'Pippi Goes Aboard', 'Pippi in the South Seas', 'Emil and the Great Escape', 'Emil's Clever Pig', 'Emil and the Sneaky Rat', 'Lotta Says 'NO!'', 'Lotta Makes a Mess', 'Karlson on the Roof','Karlson Flies Again', 'The World's Best Karlson'.īorn in Sweden in 1907. 'I adored Astrid Lindgren as a child' Francesca Simon, author of the 'Horrid Henry' books. Karl must summon all of his courage to help his brother prepare for the battle that lies ahead. A cruel tyrant is determined to claim it as his own, and at his command is a terrible beast that is feared throughout the land. When the time comes, he finds Nangiyala just as wonderful as he'd imagined. Heartbroken, Karl longs for the day he'll be reunited with his brother. To comfort him, Jonathan tells him stories of Nangiyala, the wonderful place he'll be going to when he dies, and where he will wait until Jonathan is ready to join him there. But Karl is sick, and knows he's going to die. There's no one Karl Lion loves more than his older brother, Jonathan, who is brave, strong, and handsome - everything Karl believes he is not. 'I think you'll have a marvellous time.' A tender story of courage, love, and life after death. 'That some people have to die, when they're not even ten years old?' 'I don't think it's that terrible,' said Jonathan. 'How can things be so terrible,' I asked. My brother, Jonathan, knew that I was going to die.

The Brothers Lionheart by Astrid Lindgren