Jan-Olof Ekholm

Hooray For Ludvig XIV! Jan-Olof Ekholm

For the first time this classic story of a fox wishing to be different has been translated to English!

Ludvig the Fourteenth is the fourteenth fox born to his proud parents. But Ludvig isn't like his cunning brothers and sisters. Instead of being a deceitful fox, Ludvig wishes to be kind. He has no desire to steal, lie, or cheat as foxes do. Instead, he's bound and determined to be an honest fox.

Or honest when he has to be - he'll only use his cunning to help others.

This timeless story is sure to be a hit in your home. Your children will love the story of a fox befriending a chicken named Tutta Karlsson and proving that no one must be what others expect them to be. Encourage independent reading skills or read this story with your child to instill a love of reading.

Hooray for Ludvig XIV! was originally published in Sweden and became a huge success in several European countries. Over the years, it was made into two movies and several musicals and theatre plays. It has now been translated to English for the first time.