Written during the 1939-40 Finnish-Soviet Union conflict, or The Winter War, Jansson uses the unusual setting of a natural catastrophe to provide the background of her first children’s book and the first appearance of her beloved Moomin characters. Join the Moomins in their very first adventure, crossing a huge flood to search for missing Moominpappa! Illustrated. Moominmamma and Moomintroll need to find a home for the winter, someplace where sun is plentiful and safe from the dangers of the unknown. She wrote this as her escape from the horrors of war and its many consequences, but rather than avoiding the problems that war raises, she uses these as a basis for the many obstacles that the characters face, from separated families to forced displacement. But before they can settle down, they must cross a dark and sinister forest and find their way through a flood of epic proportions, all the while hoping that they will find Moominpappa again.
Author: Tove Jansson
Hardcover (64 pages)
Measurements: 8.
55" Height x 6.
Language: English
Suggested Age: 5-12 years old
05" Width
the moomins and the great flood
Reviews
Gyoza Lore
It's a awesome book for children and adults who are interested in the Moomins' story. Unfortunately most of the text has a double-printed shadow which makes reading it even more difficult on the eyes after a long day. The majority of the pages have this issue.
Jessica L. Bryant
Lovely hardcover book with beautiful illustrations by Tove :) Just as expected. I recently discovered the charming world of the Moomins, and was pleased to order this book. Also it offers beautiful sepia watercolours illustrations.
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