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Moominsummer Madness

Hardback

Main Details

Title Moominsummer Madness
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Tove Jansson
SeriesMoomins Collectors' Editions
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:176
Dimensions(mm): Height 188,Width 136
ISBN/Barcode 9781908745699
ClassificationsDewey:839.7374
Audience
Children's (6-12)
Edition Main
Illustrations Black and white line drawings throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Sort of Books
Imprint Sort of Books
Publication Date 4 June 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

When a grumbling volcano causes Moominvalley to flood, the Moomins escape by boat, finding refuge on a floating theatre. Adventures abound when the theatre casts adrift leaving Moomin,The Snorkmaiden and Little My marooned. Will they all be reunited before the final curtain?

Author Biography

The Finnish artist and author Tove Jansson (1914-2001) wrote and illustrated her first Moomin story, The Moomins and the Great Flood, in 1945 as a form of escape from the dark shadows of war. By 1965, when the seventh and penultimate Moomin novel Moominpappa at Sea was published her books had become world famous. The eight Moomin titles would be translated into over fifty languages and remain in print for the next six decades. Tove Jansson lived in Helsinki and a tiny island in the Gulf of Finland which she shared with her life partner, the graphic artist, Tuulikki Pietila.

Reviews

I love these editions - so beautifully produced, so solid and permanent, just as Tove Jansson deserved -- Philip Pullman Tove Jansson is one of the greatest children's writers there has ever been -- Sir Terry Pratchett [These editions] are simply stunning, and an absolute must-read. The Moomin novels are timeless stories full of adventure and heartwarming values - perfect for Christmas. * The Bookseller *