Simon and the Oaks
| Author | Marianne Fredriksson |
|---|---|
| Original title | Simon och ekarna |
| Language | Swedish |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Set in | 1940s |
Publication date | 1985 |
| Publication place | Sweden |
Published in English | 2000 |
| Media type | Print (hardback, paperback) |
| Pages | 357 pages (2000 English language edition) |
| ISBN | 0753810751 |
| Preceded by | Paradisets barn |
| Followed by | Den som vandrar om natten |
Simon and the Oaks (Swedish: Simon och ekarna) is a 1985 novel by Marianne Fredriksson. The book is set in Gothenburg predominantly during the 1940s and uses the persecution of Jewish people during World War II as a backdrop. The book was later adapted into a Guldbagge Award-winning feature film by the same name starring Bill Skarsgård. After its release Simon and the Oaks became a bestseller and has since been translated into 25 languages.