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Classic Fantasy

The Wonderful Adventures of Nils

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The Wonderful Adventures of Nils is a classic fantasy novel by Selma Lagerlöf.

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About The Wonderful Adventures of Nils

"The Wonderful Adventures of Nils" by Selma Lagerlöf is a work of fiction published in 1906 and 1907. Originally commissioned as a geography reader for Swedish schools, the story follows Nils Holgersson, a mischievous boy who delights in tormenting animals. When he captures a tomte and refuses its bargain, he's transformed to miniature size. Clinging to his family's goose, Nils embarks on an extraordinary flight across Sweden's provinces, learning lessons that might earn him back his normal form.
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  • Fantasy literature
  • Conduct of life, Juvenile fiction
  • Boys, Juvenile fiction
  • Kindness, Juvenile fiction
  • Sweden, Juvenile fiction
  • Geese, Juvenile fiction

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Who wrote The Wonderful Adventures of Nils?

The Wonderful Adventures of Nils was written by Selma Lagerlöf.

What genre is The Wonderful Adventures of Nils?

It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

Is The Wonderful Adventures of Nils free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of The Wonderful Adventures of Nils?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 17 h 40 min.

What books are similar to The Wonderful Adventures of Nils?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Marvelous Land of Oz, Ozma of Oz and Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz.

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