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Moominsummer Madness

by Tove Jansson

A flood, a floating house, and a Moominvalley mystery

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  • Critical praise

    Praised by Jeff Smith, author of Bone

    Attributed praise: “Clever, gentle, witty, and completely engrossing.”

AlbakiReads Editorial

A flood, a floating house, and a Moominvalley mystery

A flood displaces the Moomin family, and their replacement home arrives already full of puzzles: a wall that gives way to curtains and rows of unfamiliar lights. When Moomintroll and the Snork Maiden go missing, the strange house becomes part of the search for answers. The adventure brings together Moominvalley’s fantasy setting, an unusual new place to explore, and a mystery rooted in the family’s sudden change of home. Black-and-white illustrations accompany Tove Jansson’s novel.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in fantasy adventures.
  • Moomin fans and newcomers curious about the Moominvalley characters.
  • Readers who enjoy stories involving unusual places and a mystery.

Themes

Family and displacementMystery and discoveryFantasy adventure

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Book overview

If you haven't met a Moomin yet, you're missing the most magical fun!

Perfect for readers of all ages, join the beloved, world-famous characters of Moominvalley on an unforgettable adventure in Moominsummer Madness--includes black-and-white illustrations throughout.


"Genius." --Philip Pullman

"Clever, gentle, witty, and completely engrossing." --Jeff Smith, author of Bone

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. Then Moomintroll and the Snork Maiden disappear, and the family realize that the house may hold the answers to more than they ever dreamed.

In the 80 years since the first Moomin novel appeared, Tove Jansson's timeless stories have continued to captivate audiences across the globe with their adventure, humor, and endless wisdom. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a first-time visitor to Moominvalley, these classic books are a must-have for anyone who wishes the world was a bit more magical.

The original Moomin novels by Tove Jansson:
● Comet in Moominland
● Finn Family Moomintroll
● Moominpappa's Memoirs
● Moominsummer Madness
● Moominland Midwinter
● Tales from Moominvalley
● Moominpappa at Sea
● Moominvalley in November


Books for the littlest Moomin fans, up to 3 years old:
● Moomin's Lift the Flap Hide and Seek: with Big Flaps for Little Hands
● Moomin's Little Book of Numbers

● Moomin's Little Book of Words

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