03026cam a22003973u 4500 36465 UtSlPG 20260610133830.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16017491 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Poulsson, Emilie, 1853-1939 Top-of-the-World Stories for Boys and Girls : Translated from the Scandinavian Languages Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-06-19 Knut Spelevink, by Z. Topelius -- The Princess Lingdagull, by Z. Topelius -- Sikku and the trolls, by Z. Topelius -- Sampo Lappelil, by Z. Topelius -- A legend of mercy, by Z. Topelius -- Anton's errand, or The boy who made friends by the way, by Helena Nyblom -- The forest witch, by J. Krohn -- The testing of the two knights, by J. Krohn. Produced by Hunter Monroe, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Top-of-the-World Stories for Boys and Girls" by Emilie Poulsson et al. is a collection of stories translated from Scandinavian languages, likely curated in the early 20th century. This compilation offers tales that are adventurous and engaging for children aged nine to fourteen, featuring themes from folklore and fairy tales that are suitable for a slightly older audience. The book showcases various characters, including a poor orphan boy named Knut who discovers a magical pipe, along with other memorable figures like the enchanting Princess Lindagull and the brave Sikku. The opening of the book sets the tone for the adventures that lie ahead with its introduction of Knut Spelevink, a cheerful yet hungry orphan living with his grandmother. Knut's modest life takes a turn when he finds a magic pipe that has the power to charm fish and birds. As he navigates challenges within the enchanting landscapes, he encounters trolls and other magical beings, which adds depth to his journey. The opening portion highlights themes of resilience, cleverness, and the importance of personal character as Knut faces various tests of wit and courage, encapsulating the spirit of the tales to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Children's stories, Scandinavian Krohn, Julius, 1835-1888 Nyblom, Helena, 1843-1926 Topelius, Zacharias, 1818-1898 Young, Florence Liley, 1872-1974 Poulsson, Laura E. (Laura Elizabeth), 1851- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36465 77305 77305