Rasmus and the Vagabond

Rasmus is an orphan living in a children’s home. Strict discipline reigns under the watchful eye of the severe Ms Hawk. But what Rasmus dreams of most of all, is having his own parents.

rasmus finally decides to take matters into his own hands. He runs away to try and find a mum and dad by himself.

Things don’t quite turn out the way Rasmus planned. At least he meets Paradise Oscar, who calls himself ‘God’s own cuckoo’ and is a hobo. And everything’s pretty good. So much happens when you’re a hobo walking the land …

• First published in 1956

• Around 2 million books sold

• Translated into 31 languages