Ronia, the Robber's Daughter

Ronia is a smart child who has compassion even in her anger. “You must be brave in Matt’s forest” Says Ronia.Children will love this book!

I don't know if it's the fact that I don't exactely like being an adult - always expected to "be realistic, reasonable and responsible", but I still dive into the books of my childhood when I need to "get away" for a while. For me personally, there isn't a question that Astrid Lindgren's stories are some of best ones out there. Ronia's story is full of fantasy, fun, imagination, danger and adventure, but it also gently reminds us of the importance to be determined, to stand your ground, to love, to forgive and just to never give up. Any book that combines great story telling with a good message without being preachy about it...that's what I call a great book.

Astrid Lindgren has written so many fantastic books, it is impossible to name them all. But Ronia, the Robber's Daughter is among the best ones.Ronia is born among a clan of robbers, and grows up surronded by love. But as she grows up she will discover that her small world is threatened from the outside. We are taken into a tale of strong friendship and love, a world where you are strong only because people love you, and you love other people. This is not a sweet love story, but a story where every child and grown up can learn important things about life. About forgiveness. About fright. And most of all about love.Ronia, and her friend Birk are strong children. But at the same time they can cry and they can show their weakness. Lindgren is a master in showing the whole specter of human feelings. And it is very easy to believe in her characters, believe that they are real, cause they show real human feelings.Many children must go through hard times, and feelings can be almost impossible to talk about. Lindgren's books are of great help. And best and most important of all, Ronia is a book about love, love as the strongest feeling. With love you can overcome.Britt Arnhild Lindland

I am 29 years old now. I found this book in a library when I was 7. I fell in love with this book and would look at the cover over and over! I read that library book until age 12. That was when I went to a bigger school. My library no longer exists now and that book I read so often I hope is in the hands of a young girl. The forest Ronia lives in has dangers. Her father tells her to be aware of these places and animals. Ronia goes to each of these dangers and practices not being afraid. This is just one of the lessons Ronia can share with you. I will never forget the lessons learned in this book.

I've read most of Astrid Lindgren's books and this one is one of the most exciting. Here is an excellent role model for girls who have been encouraged to identify themselves with sleeping beauties who don't do much except admire their prince's boldness and wit. This is a book that made me want to remain a kid forever. It is a book that I didn't want to end...images and adventures galore, an embodiment of my yearning for an independent life on the high seas of adventure...hey, these were my best childhood dreams!