| Author |
Korhonen, Veikko, 1888-1942 |
| Title |
Metsänväkeä : Satuja
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| Original Publication |
Helsinki: Edistysseurojen Kustannus Oy, 1919.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Pihajänis -- Ensi lumi -- Jänöjussin jouluyö -- Kissapataljoona sammakkokaartia vastaan -- Koirien kirkko -- Kruunajaiset metsässä -- Nallen jouluyö -- Pappilan hiirien joulu -- Niittylato, verkkomökki ja pellon aita -- Puputin ihmeellinen retki.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Metsänväkeä: Satuja" by Veikko Korhonen is a collection of children's stories written in the early 20th century. This work presents various enchanting tales centered around forest creatures, particularly highlighting the adventures and experiences of animals like rabbits and bears, set against the backdrop of a whimsical forest world. The stories feature themes of friendship, survival, and the beauty of nature, appealing to a young audience's sense of wonder. The opening portion introduces the character of a little rabbit named Jussi, who finds himself orphaned after being sent away by his mother. As he navigates his new life in the forest, he meets a calf who offers him guidance on starting afresh. Together, they discuss what it means to be a "pihajänis," or farm rabbit, and Jussi learns about finding a safe home where he can thrive without the threat of danger. Themes of growth, exploration, and finding one's place in the world are established early on as Jussi embarks on his journey of independence, making new friends and discovering the joys of life in the wild. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Animals -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71723 |
| Release Date |
Sep 25, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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