I natt rømmer vi facts for kids
| Author | Bernhard Stokke |
|---|---|
| Country | Norway |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Subject | Boys on the run from a school institution |
| Genre | Children's book |
| Set in | Helgøya in Hedmark, Norway |
| Published | 1932 |
| Followed by | På livet løs |
I natt rømmer vi (which means "Tonight We Escape") is a popular Norwegian children's book. It was written by Bernhard Stokke and first published in 1932. This exciting story won first prize in a special contest held by Windju Simonsen for the "Best book for boys." It quickly became a bestseller, meaning lots of people bought and read it!
Contents
What is I natt rømmer vi about?
This book tells the thrilling story of two boys who run away from a special school. This school was for children who needed extra care or guidance. The author, Bernhard Stokke, based the school in the book on a real place. It was an institution called Toftes Gave. This institution was located on the island of Helgøya in the large lake Mjøsa in Norway. Stokke himself worked there as a teacher for several years.
Life at the institution
The book describes what daily life was like at this institution. It was a very strict place with about 200 boys. They all wore uniforms and marched in step to and from their work. Most of their work involved farming or working in workshops.
The escape plan
The two main characters are good friends named Harald and Willy. Both boys are sixteen years old. Harald grew up on a farm, while Willy came from the city of Oslo. They both face difficulties at the institution. Because of this, they decide to try to escape from the island.
One night, they carefully climb out through a window. They find a rowing boat and successfully reach the mainland. As they try to get away, many exciting things happen to them. Eventually, the two boys are caught. They are then brought back to the institution.
Are there more books about Harald and Willy?
Yes, I natt rømmer vi was the first book in a series! Bernhard Stokke wrote three more books about Harald and Willy. These sequels continue their adventures.
- På livet løs (meaning "For Dear Life") was published in 1933.
- Hvor er Willy (meaning "Where is Willy") came out in 1935.
- På spor efter Willy (meaning "On Willy's Trail") was released in 1936.
An edition of I natt rømmer vi was also published in Dutch in 1955.
