A family connection helps school celebrate Pippi Longstocking

Granddaughter of inspiration for 'Pippi' Maria Chan Hoerler (L) and Svenska Skolan head teacher Caroline Kennedy

Granddaughter of inspiration for 'Pippi' Maria Chan Hoerler (L) and Svenska Skolan head teacher Caroline Kennedy Source: Isabella Porras

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It’s the 75th anniversary of author Astrid Lindgren’s creation next year, and preparations are well underway in Sweden and around the world, including Australia.

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