
Hattie
Frida Nilsson, Stina Wirsen, Julia Marshall
Review
by Jeremy George
Hattie is six years old. She lives in a ‘tiny, tiny town’ in the Swedish countryside. She is about to start school. Swedish author Frida Nilsson’s new book Hattie is, as its title suggests, the story of this young girl. If any of this sounds like a story you’ve heard before, I can assure you that it is not. In fact, it’s a completely wild ride – from hysterical laughing to nail-biting nerves, Hattie puts you through your paces. For a large part this is because she is a huge troublemaker. Yet what makes her antics so amusing is that her impulsiveness leads them to (nearly) go very wrong – Hattie gets a little more than she bargained for!
The Swedes have a history of writing children’s books that deal subtly and hilariously with the absurdities of growing up. Frida Nilsson is a worthy successor to the great Astrid Lindgren, and indeed Hattie could very easily be this generation’s Pippi Longstocking – Hattie’s story makes me think of the ever-relevant Longstocking quote – ‘I have never tried that before, so I think I should definitely be able to do that’. When it comes to Hattie, I can only wholeheartedly agree.
Jeremy George works as a bookseller at Readings Malvern
This item is in-stock and will ship in 2-3 business days
We are currently experiencing delays in processing and delivering online orders. Click here for more information.
Please note, our stock data is updated overnight, and availability may change throughout the day. Prices are subject to change without notice.Sign in or become a Readings Member to add this title to a wishlist.

Skunk and Badger (Skunk and Badger, Book 1)
$22.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Hattie
$16.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Willy-willy Wagtail (Tales from the Bush Mob)
$22.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

The Heart of the Bubble
$19.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Aussie Kids: Meet Taj at the Lighthouse
$12.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

How to Write the Soundtrack to Your Life
$16.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

The Year the Maps Changed
$17.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

As Fast As I Can
$16.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Take Off! (Evie and Pog, Book 1)
$12.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Timmy the Ticked-Off Pony and the Poo of Excitement (Timmy the Ticked-Off Pony, Book 1)
$17.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

No Adults Allowed: Super Sidekicks (Book 1)
$9.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

The Grumpy Neighbour
$7.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

What Zola Did on Monday
$12.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Dory Fantasmagory: Head In The Clouds
$16.95Buy now
Finding stock availability...

COWBOY AND BIRDBRAIN PB #1
$12.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Ozzy Rules! (AFL Little Legends, Book 1)
$12.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Monster Nanny
$16.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Why Do I Feel Like This?
$19.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

The Ice Sea Pirates
$19.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

The Letter for the King
$16.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Forever
$24.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Greta’s Story: The Schoolgirl Who Went on Strike to Save the Planet
$19.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

Everybody Counts: A counting story from 0 to 7.5 billion
$24.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...

My Neighbor Totoro: A Novel
$26.99Buy now
Finding stock availability...