Zusammenfassung
The story follows Nils Holgersson, a mischievous and lazy boy from southern Sweden, who is magically shrunk to the size of a thumb by a gnome.
Suddenly able to understand animal speech, he embarks on an incredible journey across Sweden on the back of a domesticated goose who joins a flock of wild geese.
Through his travels and interactions with various animals, Nils learns about the country's geography, culture, and wildlife, while also undergoing a profound transformation from a selfish boy to a caring and responsible young man.