The Wonderful Adventures of Nils

7 hrs. 12 min.

Children's Books, Audio Fairy Tales & Poems

Language Russian

Author Selma Lagerlöf

Narrator Tatyana Telegina

Description

“Nils’s Wonderful Journey with Wild Geese” is not just a fairy tale, but a whole epic about a boy who decided to play a trick on a gnome—and as a result was punished by him severely. The gnome shrank him down to his own size. Then, in a magical way, Nils sets off on a journey with wild geese. He will face astonishing adventures that teach the mischievous boy to value friendship, be brave, and be kind. Life itself reshapes Nils. He will visit forests and castles, caves and faraway cities. New circumstances quickly change the bold boy, helping him gain friends and do good deeds at almost every step. Deep down, Nils dreams of returning home and becoming big again like all ordinary people—but it turns out that’s far from easy…
The narration by the Swedish writer captivates not only with an engaging plot. It lets you look at the world through the eyes of little Nils, feel what it’s like to be small and defenseless. That feeling made the boy give up the habit of hurting the weak. Gradually, instead, he becomes their protector. After all, it doesn’t matter how tall you are—what matters is the kind of heart you have.