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{Review & Giveaway} Rasmus and the Vagabond

February 9, 2015 by Kristin Leave a Comment

I have a treat for you fellow book lovers today! My daughter, Cate, who is 7, is sharing her first-ever book review with you! Stay tuned because there is an opportunity at the end of someone to win a copy of “Rasmus and the Vagabond” by Astrid Lindegren, aka the Creator of Pippi Longstocking. 

I love “Rasmus and the Vagabond” so much I think you should read it. Rasmus runs away from an orphanage when he does he meets Oscar a tramp. They go together. They have an adventure, solve a mystery, and catch culprits. People think that Oscar is the culprit. (He is not.) So he is put in jail!

So some people named Lif and Linder will help Rasmus get Oscar out of jail, but only for the money that they stole! (Oscar has it). After a while Rasmus found a family, but Rasmus does not want to leave Oscar.

So he stays with Oscar. It turns out Oscar and his wife, Martina become his mother and father when they adopt him. That was his home, forever.

Read the book if you want to know more. You should read it because it is happy. Really in the end.

Reading the book taught me not to be afraid because Rasmus was not afraid. It might teach you something too!

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ABOUT THE BOOK :: “Rasmus and the Vagabond” is recommended for kids 8 – 12 years old. Soft cover. 180 pages. Originally published in 1956, this newer edition was published by Plough Publishing House this year. Official website.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR :: Astrid Lindgren, the creator of Pippi Longstocking, Emil, and dozens of other world-famous characters, has thrilled three generations of children with her storytelling. She is the only children’s author with a literary prize, a theme park, a museum, a satellite, and a minor planet named in her honor. (After this last honor, she suggested changing her name to “Asteroid Lindgren.”) A jury appointed by Swedish Radio’s Culture Department to elect the “Author of the Millennium” voted Astrid Lindgren second after William Shakespeare. She was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal and heaps of other awards and honors.

GIVEAWAY :: One of you will win your own copy! Share in the comments your favorite children’s chapter book or who you know that would like to read this one. A winner will be randomly selected on Monday, Feb. 16. Congratulations to Teaque and her daughter for winning their own copy of “Rasmus and the Vagabond.” Hope y’all enjoy it like Cate did. 

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Many thanks to FlyBy Promotions/Propeller Consulting LLC for providing my girl a copy of “Rasmus and the Vagabond” as well as one to whomever wins this giveaway. We received the book in exchange for this review. Our opinions are our own. If you’ve won this prize on another blog you’re not eligible to win again. This post also contains an Amazon affiliate link.

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  1. ashslater says

    February 9, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    My 6-year-old would love to win this. I'm currently reading "Pippi Longstocking" to her and she's giggling her way through it.

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  2. KristinHillTaylor says

    February 9, 2015 at 11:00 pm

    So glad you came by, Ashleigh! Enjoy the rest of Pippi!

    Reply
  3. Teaque says

    February 10, 2015 at 12:44 am

    Great job Cate! My daughter would enjoy your recommendation I think. My favorite chapter book forever and always is The BFG by Roald Dahl. have you read it?

    Reply
  4. Jenna O says

    February 10, 2015 at 8:27 am

    My daughter would love this book! She loves reading 🙂

    Reply
  5. KristinHillTaylor says

    February 10, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    Sounds like my girl!

    Reply
  6. Britta says

    February 11, 2015 at 5:48 am

    Ohhh! I love The Little Princess. Makes me cry every time! I am entering this book contest with my 12 year old Gracie in mind 🙂

    Reply
  7. KristinHillTaylor says

    February 11, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    I need to add that one to Cate's list. 🙂 Glad you're here, Britta!

    Reply
  8. KristinHillTaylor says

    February 16, 2015 at 2:48 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS! Your copy of Ramsus and the Vagabond is coming soon! 🙂

    Reply

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