Lotta on Troublemaker Street

by Astrid Lindgren and Ilon Wikland

Book Overview

Little Lotta has Big troubles
Poor Lotta is having a very bad day. First, she wakes up mad because in her dream her older brother and sister were mean to her. Then, Mother expects her to wear a sweater that "scratches and tickles." Madder than ever, Lotta decides to run away and find a new place to live. After all, everyone at her house is mean, so she won't miss her family at all -- will she?
This hilarious and authentic look at a very bad day in the life of a very spunky five-year-old is sure to resonate with every reader.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689846738
• ISBN13: 9780689846731
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.1" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

Fun book!

We love Astrid Lindgren's writings. My 4 year old really enjoys the capers of Lotta. It is a great way for us to be able to discuss feelings. There are some words that I edit while I read such as "stupid". The book is still great and we are also enjoying the "Emil" books. Lindgren really understood young children and their feelings. She acknowledged their frustrations and empowered them at the same time.

Very Cute

I bought this for my 8 year old grandson's reading class. We enjoyed reading it (I read one page and he read the next page). Not only was it cute to me, but it was also interesting. It told a story that all children want to experience at one time or another as they seek their independence. And it was told with love.

Great and funny

This book is about a girl who wanted to wear a pretty dress but her mom wanted her to wear her purple sweater and she didn't even want to eat because she was so mad. She went to her neighbor's house and lived in her attic. I think you should read it because it's super silly.

apples or what?

when lotta gets in trouble she goes on a mission to get away from her mom. She ends up in her neibors attic by when night falls the attic becomes a very spooky place. Finally her dad comes up to rescue her so he does and brings her back into her own room and she falls asleep!!!!!!

Poor Lotta!

Lotta, the youngest in the family, dreams that her sister and brother are bothering her favorite stuffed animal. She wakes up furious with them, and will not believe that they are innocent. On top of that, her mother tells her to wear a sweater that is itchy and scratchy. She starts to alter the sweater, and after trying unsuccessfully to even up the damage, completely destroys it. Of course her mother is angry. Since no one in the family appreciates her, she runs away to the neighbor's garage loft. The neighbor graciously lets Lotta "move in." Fans of "Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day" and Beverly Cleary's Ramona series will enjoy Lotta's story. The writing flows well both for read-aloud as well as beginning readers. As an elementary school library media specialist, I have recommended this book to many students and parents.