Sandi Toksvig is set to narrate a series of Pippi Longstocking audiobooks by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. The broadcaster has described herself as a “lifelong” fan of the books.
The release of the audiobooks will coincide with the 75th anniversary of the publication of the first of the children’s stories.
The books follow the adventures of an unconventional young girl with seemingly superhuman strength. Toksvig, 62, said: “As a longtime fan of Pippi Longstocking and her iconic creator Astrid Lindgren, it was a delight to reacquaint myself with the world’s strongest girl during her 75th birthday year. “I’ve known her all my life and am still trying to mimic her by lifting any available horses above my head. “In these uncertain times, it
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