Las aventuras de Vania el forzudo

Synopsis of Las aventuras de Vania el forzudo

«Las aventuras de Vania el forzudo» is an adventure and fantasy novel by Otfried Preussler, published by Ediciones SM in paperback (192 pages).

Vania, a young Russian peasant so lazy that he only thinks about eating and resting, receives from a mysterious old man the promise of a great destiny if he obeys some very strange instructions. On his journey of trials and dangers, the boy will discover that perseverance can achieve more than strength.

First title in the El Barco de Vapor Naranja collection. Original work: «Die Abenteuer des starken Wanja», published in 1968; translation by Manuel Olasagasti and illustrations by Antonio Tello Gil.

Aimed at readers aged 8 to 12 who enjoy fantasy and stories of personal growth.