02082cam a22003013u 4500 72593 UtSlPG 20260610134658.0 m cr n 260607r20241928utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Jäämaa, Ilmari, 1888-1934 Onnen arkku Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-01-02 Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Onnen arkku: Tarina Halkovuorelta" by Ilmari Jäämaa is a novel written in the late 1920s. The story appears to center around themes of youth, adventure, and the complexities of friendships set against a backdrop of a summer camp. The main character, Mikko, is depicted as a thoughtful youth grappling with familial and societal responsibilities, particularly related to his father's mysterious loss of important documents referred to as "Onnen arkku," or "The Box of Fortune." At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a group of boys at a swimming facility, engaging in playful banter and discussing their plans for a summer camp at Halkiovuore. A sense of camaraderie is established between the characters, with the narrative highlighting their different personalities and aspirations. The focus then shifts to Mikko, who is burdened by financial struggles within his family and the weight of his father's lost scholarly work, which adds a layer of seriousness to the otherwise lighthearted adventures of youth. Mikko's determination to balance his responsibilities with his desires for friendship and adventure sets the stage for the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Porvoo: WSOY, 1928 Finnish fiction -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72593 113318 113318