About this book
Nils Holgersson is a lazy, cruel farm boy who delights in tormenting animals. As punishment for his misdeeds, a magical elf shrinks him to the size of a thumb. Stranded in a now-giant world, Nils is mocked by the very creatures he once abused. When a flock of wild geese passes overhead, the family's tame gander, Morten, is inspired to join them. In a desperate attempt to stop him, Nils clings to the gander's neck and is carried into the sky, beginning an unexpected migration to Lapland. Guided by the wise and stern leader goose, Akka, Nils must navigate the perils of the wild—from cunning foxes to harsh weather—while proving his worth to the skeptical geese and discovering that true strength lies in kindness and protection, not domination.
