The Brothers Lionheart
by Astrid Lindgren, Ilon Wikland, Jill M. Morgan
The Brothers Lionheart by Astrid Lindgren, Ilon Wikland, Jill M. Morgan holds a highly rated rating of 4.35 out of 5, based on 16.3K reader ratings. First published in 1973. The book spans 231 pages.
About The Brothers Lionheart
The Brothers Lionheart (Swedish: Bröderna Lejonhjärta) is a children's fantasy novel written by Astrid Lindgren. It was published in the autumn of 1973 and has been translated into 46 languages. Many of its themes are unusually dark and heavy for the children's book genre. Disease, death, tyranny, betrayal and rebellion are some of the dark themes that permeate the story. The lighter themes of the book involve platonic love, loyalty, hope, courage and pacifism.The two main characters are two brothers; the older Jonatan and the younger Karl. The two brothers' surname was originally Lion, but they are generally known as Lionheart. Karl's nickname is Skorpan (Rusky) since Jonatan likes these typical Swedish toasts or crusts.In Nangijala, a land in "the campfires and storytelling days", the brothers experience adventures. Together with a resistance group they lead the struggle against the evil Tengil, who rules with the aid of the fearsome fire-breathing dragon, Katla.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Astrid Lindgren, Ilon Wikland, Jill M. Morgan |
| Published | 1973 |
| Pages | 231 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Classics, Fiction, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.35 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 16,325 |
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What genre is The Brothers Lionheart?
The Brothers Lionheart is categorized as Fantasy, Classics, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Brothers Lionheart worth reading?
Based on 16.3K reader ratings, The Brothers Lionheart has an average score of 4.35 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Brothers Lionheart?
The Brothers Lionheart has 231 pages.
Who wrote The Brothers Lionheart?
The Brothers Lionheart was written by Astrid Lindgren, Ilon Wikland, Jill M. Morgan. It was first published in 1973.
What is the ISBN for The Brothers Lionheart?
The ISBN-13 for The Brothers Lionheart is 9781930900240.0.
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