Nils Holgersson's Adventures with Master Reynard (Library of World Literature)

Author: Selma Lagerl?f
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Publish Date: 1999-08-01
Features: A 14-year-old boy named Nils loves to play tricks on others and has little interest in reading. One day, when his parents go to church, he teases a small elf, who turns him into a tiny-sized human with magic. Riding on a goose's back, Nils travels with a flock of wild geese across the country, witnessing the beautiful landscapes of his homeland while also experiencing many risks and hardships. During his journey, he learns many virtues from his companions and other animals, correcting many of his own flaws. When he returns home, he has become a gentle, kind, helpful, and hardworking child.