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The Wonderful Adventure of Nils Holgersson

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The Wonderful Adventure of Nils Holgersson

By: Selma Lagerlöf, Paul Norlen - translator
Narrated by: Mathew Baynton
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Brought to you by Penguin.

This Penguin Classic is performed by Mathew Baynton, known for his roles in Vanity Fair, Horrible Histories, Gavin and Stacey and Ghosts.

Nils Holgersson is a naughty boy who tortures animals and never listens to his parents - until one day he wakes up as an elf. Deeply puzzled by his new status, he climbs on a gander's back and flies away with him, joining a flock of wild geese. As he is carried around Sweden, Nils learns everything about birds, animals, his country and good behaviour. Incredibly charming and poignant, The Wonderful Adventure of Nils Holgersson is a timeless classic loved by generations of children around the world.

 Action & Adventure Adaptations Animals Animals & Nature Coming of Age Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths Fiction Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Classics Adventure
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Since this is not mentioned anywhere and for the benefit of anyone who's wondering, this is ONLY the first the first volume of The Adventures and doesn't continue with the second "Further Adventures" volume. I wish I had known this in advance. It's also a pity because the translation is excellent and Baynton is the perfect narrator for this story.

Wonderful... up to a point

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What a lovely narration of an inspiring never ending story...we both wonder what Nils is doing today and are sure he is looking down upon us now...

Where is Nils today...

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Beautiful, simple and wise.
What great knowledge, insight and skill in storytelling.
I have enjoyed it even more now in my fourties.

A classic for good reason

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