The author of "Pippi Longstocking" introduces the Nyman children--Lotta, Jonas, and Maria--who all live on Troublemaker Street. In this story, Lotta wakes up mad and gets madder, so she decides to run away and live with her next-door neighbor. Lotta sets up house and settles into her new l...

The author of "Pippi Longstocking" introduces the Nyman children--Lotta, Jonas, and Maria--who all live on Troublemaker Street. In this story, Lotta wakes up mad and gets madder, so she decides to run away and live with her next-door neighbor. Lotta sets up house and settles into her new life, but soon realizes she misses her family. Illustrations.

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.