Product Description
by Tove Jansson (Author)
Get swept away in this otherworldly adventure to Moominvalley through treacherous yet beautiful landscapes
Tove Jansson takes us on a beautifully illustrated and delightfully quirky journey through Moominvalley, perfectly capturing the experience and its emotional impact as seen through the innocent eyes of Susanna, who is bored with her life: Her cat is too content; her surroundings, too gentle. She craves adventure when there is none to be had. But when a new pair of glasses appears in front of her, she gets an opportunity to live the bold life that she has always longed for as her surroundings are transformed into a dark and sinister landscape. At first Susanna is afraid, but then her daring side takes over and she moves forward to an unknown destination, seeing some familiar faces along the way. Combating everything from an exploding volcano to a fierce winter storm, from mysterious monsters to stormy seas, Susanna and her newfound friends are given the adventure of a lifetime.
Author Biography
Tove Jansson (1914-2001) was a legendary Finnish children's book author and artist, and the creator of the Moomins, who came to life in children's books, comic strips, theater, opera, film, radio, theme parks, and TV.
