Comet in Moominland

Tove Jansson

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Sort Of Books
01 November 2017

Children's & Educational; Picture books: character books; Classic fiction (Children's&YA); Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA)

Series: Moomins Collectors' Editions

When signs appear that a comet is heading towards their beloved Moominvalley, Moomin and his friend Sniff set sail to consult with the professors in the distant Lonely Mountains. Their journey is full of adventures and narrow escapes; from crocodiles, giant lizards, eagles and the like, but new friends - soon to become firm friends - help lighten the way.

In this first and most exciting Moomin novel, we meet the wandering Snufkin, the fascinating Snork Maiden and her brother the Snork as they join Moomin in his race to get home to Moominmamma before the comet crashes.

By: Tove Jansson
Imprint: Sort Of Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main
Dimensions: Height: 188mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 294g
ISBN: 9781908745651
ISBN 10: 1908745657
Series: Moomins Collectors' Editions
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 01 November 2017
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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. The publication of Comet in Moominland, introducing readers to the much loved Snufkin, Snork and the Snork maiden, launched the world famous series of Moomin novels, the eight titles of which would be translated into over 60 languages and remain in print for over 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.