
ILLUSTRATIONS
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER I SEVEN FRIENDLESS CHILDREN
CHAPTER II WOLVES’ TRACKS
CHAPTER III THE SPECTACLE MAN
CHAPTER IV A BLEAK MORNING BOTH INSIDE AND OUT
CHAPTER V ALL HANDS ON DECK
CHAPTER VI THE SPECTACLE MAN ALONE AGAIN
CHAPTER VII SEPARATED
CHAPTER VIII WHERE IS MARTHA-GRETA?
In a harsh 1860s winter on the Swedish moor, a year of relentless famine turns the landscape into a silent, starving expanse. Seven children, led by a twelve‑year‑old named Andy, set out alone after their parents perish, wandering from one bleak settlement to the next in search of food and shelter. Their thin, weather‑worn faces and the stark, snow‑covered fields paint a vivid picture of survival against impossible odds.
Through their journey, listeners encounter a world where generosity and community spark hope amid scarcity. The story gently reveals how the children’s courage, ingenuity, and quiet kindness begin to knit together the isolated farms they pass, offering a glimpse of human compassion that shines brighter than the cold moonlight. This tender tale invites young ears to feel empathy, understand hardship, and discover that even the smallest voices can echo powerful change.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (343K characters)
Release date
2025-05-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1848–1908
Best known for the classic children's novel Children from Frostmofjället, this Swedish writer turned personal hardship and sharp social observation into stories that stayed with generations of readers. Her work often drew on life in northern Sweden and showed a deep sympathy for children and families facing poverty.
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