Nils Holgersson, a mischievous child, is transformed into a dwarf by a fairy and rides on a white goose, following a flock of wild geese. He travels across mountains and seas, snowy peaks and plains, lakes, forests, and rivers. It is a truly wonderful journey full of adventures that taught him a lot, changing his mischievous character. It simultaneously reveals secrets of nature and magical legends.
The teacher Selma Lagerlöf wrote this novel in the early 20th century, which was used as reading material in schools in Sweden. It is a work filled with poetry and beauty, brimming with love for life, humor, and emotion.