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It all began with a hot day in June, and a volcano dropping black ash on Moominmamma's washing. Then a crack appeared in the ground, and Moomintroll's toothbrush slipped straight down into the dark and yawning earth.
Then a great flood wave came crashing through Moomin Valley. And that was why the Moomins found themselves a new home, and why they all had so many strange adventures, ones that were odd even by Moomin standards. . .
About the Author
Tove Jansson was born in Finland in 1914. She began her career as a cartoonist and went on to write and illustrate many books for adults and children. She drew her first Moomin in the 1930s, just for fun, and in 1945 he became a character in a children's story. Tove became world-famous for her Moomin books, which began with Comet in Moominland in 1946, closely followed by Finn Family Moomintroll and six more Moomin adventures. Tove Jansson received many prestigious awards during her lifetime, including the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal. She died in 2001, aged 87.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although this book isn't the strongest in the series, it still makes for a great read. The Moomins take up the life of actors (bizarrely!)during a flood of Moominvalley and Jansson, as always, shows this in a light that sets her apart from other authors of the same genre. It never ceases to amaze me how I could appreciate her books as a 10 year old and now nearly 20 years on I'm reading the same novel in the same way but with a completely different spin. This is an excellent read for adults and children alike. Don't stop here though, there's a wealth of Moomin related adventures to discover. This book and it's companions will entertain for years to come.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I grew up with the Moomins on tv, but I never actually read any of the books. Untill now. And what fun and whimsical stuff this is. So much better than tv. T. Jansson's wonderful illustrations, the utter madness and whimsy of it all. It is just pure fun to read.
I reckon you have to be a bit mad and whimsical yourself to "get" these books, and they're all about. But wow, they will be around forever!
Moominsummer Madness tells the story of when the Moominvalley is flooded by a huge tidal wave. The Moomin house is lost and the family, with some new friends, move into a floating, abandoned theatre! Great fun for all of the family!
I reckon you have to be a bit mad and whimsical yourself to "get" these books, and they're all about. But wow, they will be around forever!
Moominsummer Madness tells the story of when the Moominvalley is flooded by a huge tidal wave. The Moomin house is lost and the family, with some new friends, move into a floating, abandoned theatre! Great fun for all of the family!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is wonderful. The world Tove Jansson created is a complete one-off, an enchanted and enchanting place for children to escape to in their imaginations.
According to the publishers, this book is aimed at readers 9+ in this translation, but really I wouldn't hold your child back if they are ready for it. My seven year old son is currently reading it, and while I'd say it's certainly the most difficult book he's read so far, he is lapping it up. Every time he puts it down after a stint of reading he cmes to tell me what has been going on in Moomin valley.
In addition to the exciting story, the book contains many illustrations of the many weird and wonderful characters, and these serve to bring the story even further to life. My own childhood experience of the Moomins was that slightly weird but oddly charming Polish animated seires that ITV put on the in the early 80s. That was good, but you can't beat the real deal, and I'm so glad my son is reading the books for himself.
Also worth mentioning is the fact that this book comes in a very nicely made hardback format. It seems you pay a little more to get this particular edition, but I'd say it's well worth it. Not only does it mean it'll last longer (I have two other children who doubtless will get round to reading this book) but the hardback is really well made, giving it a classic feel which matches the contents.
According to the publishers, this book is aimed at readers 9+ in this translation, but really I wouldn't hold your child back if they are ready for it. My seven year old son is currently reading it, and while I'd say it's certainly the most difficult book he's read so far, he is lapping it up. Every time he puts it down after a stint of reading he cmes to tell me what has been going on in Moomin valley.
In addition to the exciting story, the book contains many illustrations of the many weird and wonderful characters, and these serve to bring the story even further to life. My own childhood experience of the Moomins was that slightly weird but oddly charming Polish animated seires that ITV put on the in the early 80s. That was good, but you can't beat the real deal, and I'm so glad my son is reading the books for himself.
Also worth mentioning is the fact that this book comes in a very nicely made hardback format. It seems you pay a little more to get this particular edition, but I'd say it's well worth it. Not only does it mean it'll last longer (I have two other children who doubtless will get round to reading this book) but the hardback is really well made, giving it a classic feel which matches the contents.
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