The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
- First published
- 1906
- Reading level
- Easy
- Price
- Free
About the book
"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.
- Fantasy literature
- Conduct of life
- Boys
- Kindness
- Sweden
- Geese
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #10935. The Wonderful Adventures of Nils on Wikipedia.
