Kettusen komppanian Lapinmatka : Kertomus Kettusten ja Ola Svenskin matkasta…
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"Kettusen komppanian Lapinmatka" by Arvi Järventaus is a children’s adventure novel written in the early 20th century. It follows siblings Kalle, Pekka, and Sirkka—joined by their friend Ola Svensk—on their journey from a southern school town back to their Lapland home. The tale blends wilderness travel, camaraderie, and encounters with northern nature and folklore as the young travelers learn resourcefulness on the trail. The opening of the story sets a playful yet
warm tone in a boarding house as summer nears: a letter from home reveals Pekka’s beloved calf was slaughtered for a bishop’s visit, prompting spirited mealtime debates among classmates. The children depart by train, meet Ola en route, and reach Soasjoki, where a kindly ferryman and a bird-obsessed pastor host them; the pastor’s egg collection and bird talk underline the book’s love of nature. Setting out on foot with modest gear, they camp by an old hay barn; Pekka briefly goes missing after glimpsing a “hairy head,” and that night a bear charges the barn—Kalle and Ola manage to kill it, skin the animal, and befriend a nearby homesteader who takes the meat and promises to tan the hide. At the Almasuvanto homestead they taste “karhu” stew, hear vivid Lapland legends of witches, shape-shifters, and giants from their host, and sleep off their ordeal. The section closes with a calm river leg under the homesteader’s guidance, as the children absorb local words, the sweeping northern landscape, and lively birdlife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Järventaus, Arvi, 1883-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title | Kettusen komppanian Lapinmatka : Kertomus Kettusten ja Ola Svenskin matkasta koulukaupungista kotia Lappiin |
| Original Publication | Porvoo: WSOY, 1929. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Finland -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 77824 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 197 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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