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She was born in Helsinki, then in the Grand Duchy of Finland, a part of the Russian Empire. Brought up by artistic parents, Jansson studied art from 1930 to 1938 in Stockholm, Helsinki and Paris. Her first solo art exhibition was in 1943. At the same time, she was writing short stories and articles for publication. She continued to work as an artist and a writer for the rest of her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJansson is principally known as the author of the Moomin books. Jansson created the Moomins, a family of trolls who are white, round and smooth in appearance, with large snouts that make them vaguely resemble hippopotamuses.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJansson wrote the Moomin books for children, starting in 1945 with \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Moomins and the Great Flood\u003c\/i\u003e. 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Fun and endearing, it's easy to see why Moominvalley has an enduring appeal for readers both young and old.
When a flood sweeps through Moominvalley, the Moomins must find a new house. And with typical Moomin good luck, one just happens to be floating by. It looks normal enough, but there are curtains where one wall should be, strange rows of lights, and other odd amenities. Behold—a theater! Then Moomintroll and the Snork Maiden disappear, and the family realizes that the house may hold the answers to more than they ever dreamed. The beloved classic explores creativity, self-expression, and community, all delivered with Tove Jansson’s signature blend of humor and gentle wisdom.
Moominsummer Madness was first published in 1954 and is the fifth book in the beloved Moomin series, which follows the adventures of the serene and whimsical Moomin family and their friends. The novel also marks the only appearance of the character Misabel.
Relaunched in hardcover with extra material, gorgeous painted covers, a fold-out map and a reading ribbon, Moominsummer Madness will appeal to all current Moomin fans and is sure to find new ones.
Tove Jansson (1914 - 2001) was a legendary Finnish children’s book author, artist, and creator of the Moomins, who came to life in children's books, comic strips, theater, opera, film, radio, theme parks, and TV.
160 pages. Black & white illustrations throughout. Hardcover.
