| Ronia, the Robber's Daughter By Astrid Lindgren |
| Summary: On the night Ronia was born, a thunderstorm raged over the mountain, but in Matt's castle and among his band of robbers there was only joy-for Matt now had a sprited black-haired daughter. Soon Ronia learns to dance and yell with the robbers, but it is alon in the forest that she feels truly at home. Then one day Ronia meets Birk, the soon of Matt's arch-enemy Borka. Soon after Ronia and Birk become friends the worst quarrel ever between the rivl bands erupts, and Ronia and Birk are right in the middle. -excerpt from the back cover What are the critics saying? "This highly original, timeless story is a superb read-aloud book, and it will become a classic. Mixing magical creatures, an exciting plot, extremly funny scenes, a natural paradise, and a deep love between a boy and girl, Astrid Lindgren's book will be profoundly loved by children" -Parent's Choice Magazine "Full of high adventure, hairbreadth escapes, droll earthy humor, and passionate emotional energy" -Horn Book |
| Review: This is another one of my favorite books. Ronia is a fiesty, outrageous, and yet compassionate character. She simply loves to run and play in the woods. She has many adventures and manages to escape some real danger like the cruel harpies and gray dwarfes. Her life is perfect until she meets Birk, then the fued between their families threatens to tear them apart. This story is almost like Romeo and Juilet except there is a happy ending, well almost. You will love this book and after you read it you will probably want to go run around outside!! |
| Ronia's Favorite Things 1. Being in her forest 2. Playing with that rascal Birk Borkason 3. Avoiding harpies and gray dwarves 4. Pretending not to be scared 5. Lovis and Matt 6. Lovis' chicken soup 7. Her squirelskin coverlet 8. Camping in bear cave 9. Riding wild ponies 10. Yelling a spring scream |
| Also, just for your information the setting of this story is probably in Sweden because the author is swedish. And that would explain all the dwarves! |
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| Oh Oh! Looks like one of the trolls escaped from the forest!! |
| "HO HO, troll bite, ho ho!!" |
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