The Wonderful Adventures of Nils

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Nils Holgersson, a mischievous boy who enjoys tormenting farm animals, captures a tomte but refuses to free him for a gold coin. As punishment, the tomte shrinks Nils, allowing him to communicate with animals, who seek revenge for his past misdeeds. Meanwhile, a domestic goose attempts to join a flock of wild geese, and in a desperate bid to escape, Nils clings to the goose as it takes flight. This adventure leads Nils on a transformative journey, exploring themes of redemption and the consequences of one's actions.