Simon and the Oaks by Marianne Fredriksson
"Simon and the Oaks" is a poignant tale set against the backdrop of World War II, depicting the life of a young Swedish boy, Simon, who comes from a working-class family but dreams of a world beyond his own. His life changes when he befriends Isak, a boy from a wealthy Jewish family fleeing from Nazi Germany. The book explores their friendship, the stark contrast between their worlds, their shared love for literature and music, and the impact of war on their lives. It also delves into themes of identity, love, loss, and the enduring power of human spirit.
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- Published
- 1985
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- Swedish
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 13th on Introduction to a top 100 list of Swedish books. (BIF (Biblioteket i fokus))
- 47th on The Century's Most Significant Swedish Books (The TV program Röda Rummet (SVT))
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Världsbiblioteket (The World Library) (Tidningen Boken)