Mikko-sedän kesäsiirtola by Osmo Lajula

"Mikko-sedän kesäsiirtola" by Osmo Lajula is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. This engaging story revolves around Mikko Mähönen, a dedicated teacher who decides to take a group of boys from his class to a summer camp in the countryside. The narrative explores themes of education, childhood adventures, and the importance of connecting with nature as the boys experience life outside the city. The opening of the book introduces Mikko-setä and his reflective nature as he teaches third graders at school. These early chapters establish his deep concern for the boys, particularly for his son Pekka, and his desire to provide them with enriching experiences during the summer. Mikko-setä aims to create a summer colony for city children, believing it's essential for their health and growth. He envisions a summer filled with exploration, learning, and camaraderie as he prepares to take ten boys for a transformative experience in the Finnish countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Lajula, Osmo, 1874-1935
Title Mikko-sedän kesäsiirtola
Original Publication Helsinki: Edistysseurojen Kustannus Oy, 1919.
Credits Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 33.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish fiction -- 20th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 75374
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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