Young Karl leaves behind his unhappy life as an unwanted foster child to escape to Farawayland. There he learns that his true name is Mio, and that he is the son of the king. But the kingdom is under threat from the evil Sir Kato and only Mio can defeat him. Originally published in Swedish in 1954, this book from the creator of }Pippi Longstocking{ became a worldwide children's classic and is now celebrated in this heritage edition. Ages: 9+