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Moominland Midwinter

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In Moominland Midwinter, we follow Moomintroll as he unexpectedly wakes up during his family's usual hibernation period and finds himself in a mysterious winter landscape. Experiencing snow and cold for the first time, he encounters new characters and learns about the unique beauty and challenges of winter. The story beautifully captures themes of exploration, friendship, and understanding amid the snowy setting.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you love whimsical tales set in magical, snow-laden landscapes. It offers a unique story of friendship and courage as the charming and beloved Moomin explores a wintry world for the first time. Perfect for those who appreciate imaginative storytelling and heartwarming adventures with endearing characters.

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Moominland Midwinter

A rare treat for Moomin Fans with 8 original full colour pages.

A treat for Moomin Fans with rare colour images and fold out panorama

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In 1961, at the request of her Italian Publisher, Tove Jansson created a unique new edition of Moominland Midwinter, the tale in which Moomin wakes from hibernation to contend all on his own with the mysterious new world of winter.

The text and internal line drawings of this much loved story were unchanged, but she added a beautiful new cover illustration and six glorious full-page colour illustrations plus a colour panorama.

It was the only Moomin title that she reworked in this way and became a prized item for fans and collectors. For the first time, this edition will now be available in English.

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Moominland Midwinter by Tove Jansson is praised for its enchantment and lasting impact on readers from childhood through adulthood. Reviewers highlight its magical storytelling and beautiful depiction of winter, noting its ability to offer both wonder and deep insights at different stages of life.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781908745996

Publisher: Sort of Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sort of Books

Edition: Main

Illustration: 7 full page colour illustrations+ B&W line drawings throughout text

Contributors:

  • Translated by Thomas Warburton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 172.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 535g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Tove Jansson (1914-2001) published Moominland Midwinter, the fifth of her series of Moomin novels, in 1957. It was an instant classic, and its special message of courage and hope in coping with isolation and a world rendered utterly strange has resonated through the decades, chiming particularly with our recent life under lockdown.

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