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The Summer Book

A Novel
By Tove Jansson
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The Summer Book by Tove Jansson is a poignant exploration of the bond between a grandmother and her young granddaughter as they spend a summer on a remote Finnish island. Through their daily interactions and the natural world around them, the narrative delves into themes of life, death, and the changing of generations, capturing the essence of summer in a beautifully delicate manner.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the tender relationships between generations, captured in a serene island setting. It beautifully interweaves themes of nature, family, and the bond between a young girl and her grandmother.

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The Summer Book

A profoundly life affirming story about a small girl and her grandmother who are kindred spirits.

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The Summer Book is a fresh, vivid, and magical novel about seemingly endless summers of discovery. An elderly artist and her six-year-old granddaughter while away the summer together on a tiny island in the Gulf of Finland, their solitude disturbed only by migrating birds, sudden storms, and an occasional passing boat.

Gradually, the two learn to adjust to each other's fears, foibles, and yearnings for independence, and a fierce yet understated love emerges—one that engulfs not only the summer inhabitants but the very island itself.

Tove Jansson writes with a special toughness and with a quiet, dry sense of humour about a small girl and her grandmother, who as kindred spirits share the long days together.

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Tove Jansson's The Summer Book is highly praised for its subtlety, clear prose, and profound exploration of human nature. It is celebrated as both heartwarming and unsentimental, offering insights into the depths of our personal worlds. With a blend of gentle humour, wisdom, and vivid descriptions of island life, it is described as uplifting and life-affirming. The novel is often noted for its quiet beauty and simplicity, reminiscent of a survival guide full of charm and joy.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780954221713

Publisher: Sort of Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 May 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sort of Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 222g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

The writer and artist Tove Jansson (1914-2001) is a Scandinavian national treasure: she has a museum dedicated to her work in her native Finland, and the Moomin characters adorn everything from mugs to schoolbags. Elsewhere, Moomin stories have been published in 35 languages.

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