The Moomins and the Great Flood

Synopsis

Moominmamma and Moomintroll are searching for a safe place to spend the winter when they discover that Moominpappa is missing. Their journey takes them through a dark forest and across a tremendous flood, where they encounter strange creatures and unexpected dangers along the way. Guided by Moominmamma’s patience and kindness, Moomintroll finds the courage to keep going.

Tove Jansson’s first Moomin story is a deceptively simple tale about finding home, facing fear, and enduring uncertainty. Written during the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union, the story’s flood and separation carry echoes of displacement and loss, while its curious creatures, playful language, and gentle humour create the strange, imaginative world that would become the foundation of the Moomin books.

About the Author

Tove Jansson (1914–2001) was a Finnish writer, artist, illustrator, and creator of the Moomins. She wrote and illustrated the Moomin books as well as novels, comic strips, and other works. Her Moomin characters became internationally beloved across books, theatre, film, television, and other media.

Publisher
Drawn & Quarterly

Publication Date
August 14, 2018

Format
Hardcover

Pages
64

Subjects
Classics & Cults · Children's Fiction · Fantasy · Friendship · Adventure · Family · Finland · Displacement

Age Group
5–9 years

ISBN
9781770463288