The Wonderful Advent of Nils
Category: Books & Music
When Nils is transformed from a boy into a tiny gnome, he finds himself on an epic adventure travelling the length of Sweden from Skane to Lapland. Soaring through the sky on the back of his family's farmyard goose, Nils discovers the wild and the wondrous: from frozen lakes and snow-topped mountains to lost cities, new friends and dangerous foes -- including a very wily fox set on revenge.
On his perilous journey, young Nils will need to earn the respect and love of his new companions if he is to ever to return home and become a boy again.
This is the preeminent illustrated edition of Nobel Prize-winner Selma Lagerloefs classic Swedish tale, which has been sensitively abridged for young readers. With its engrossing, exciting story and stunning full colour artwork from Lars Klinting, readers of all ages will be transported to the Sweden of over a century ago.
Check your selection
Confirm your chosen option and quantity before paying.
Delivery timing
Check the estimate before ordering for a particular date.
Standard Shipping: Handling (business days) 0–1; Transit (business days) 7–15.
Express Shipping: Handling (business days) 0–1; Transit (business days) 7–15.
View policyRefund enquiries
Contact the store with the order number and item you are asking about.
Please contact us for the refund processing timeframe before returning an item.
View policyShipping charges
Review the charge for your selected delivery service.
Standard Shipping · United States: $0.00
Express Shipping · United States: $3.99
View policyPlanning a return
Contact the store before returning an item; the policy below applies.
United States · Return window (days after delivery): 30. Return method: By mail. Return postage: Seller pays.
View policy
