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The Wonderful Adventures of Nils

Selma Lagerlöf
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The Wonderful Adventures of Nils

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995

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Selma Lagerlöf

The Wonderful Adventures of Nils

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

219

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Sweden • Early 20th Century

Topic
Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

The Wonderful Adventures of Nils by Selma Lagerlöf follows a boy named Nils who embarks on a journey across Sweden on the back of a goose. The transformative travels offer him encounters with various animals and experiences, teaching important life lessons and fostering personal growth.

Fantastical

Adventurous

Nostalgic

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.2

12,516 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Wonderful Adventures of Nils by Selma Lagerlöf is celebrated for its imaginative storytelling and rich descriptions of Swedish landscapes, appealing to both children and adults. Readers appreciate its themes of growth and morality. Some critique its pacing as uneven, particularly in translation. Nonetheless, the book remains a beloved classic for its charm and educational value.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Wonderful Adventures of Nils?

A reader who enjoys The Wonderful Adventures of Nils by Selma Lagerlöf likely appreciates imaginative storytelling, moral lessons, and folklore. Fans of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll or The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame would find this whimsical, educational journey engaging.

4.2

12,516 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

219

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Sweden • Early 20th Century

Topic
Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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