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Jansson, Tove
9 Reviews
(3)
K-3
Translated by Sophie Hannah.
In this Finnish import (first published in 1960), misanthropic Toffle lives alone amongst the Groke, Hemulen, Snufkin, etc. He ventures forth only to be stymied by bashfulness. When he intercepts a message in a bottle, Toffle finds a purpose. The text's flawless rhymes (all the more impressive because the lines are really long) and geometric illustrations contribute to the Moomin Valley mystique.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
(3)
4-6
Translated by Thomas Warburton.
To mark the sixty-fifth anniversary of the first Moomin book, three more of Jansson's beloved, offbeat fantasies have been reissued. A common two-page biography is appended to each, along with "A Timeline Full of Fun Facts About the World of Moomin." Review covers these titles: Moominland Midwinter, Moominpappa at Sea, and Tales from Moominvalley.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
(3)
4-6
Translated by Thomas Warburton.
To mark the sixty-fifth anniversary of the first Moomin book, three more of Jansson's beloved, offbeat fantasies have been reissued. A common two-page biography is appended to each, along with "A Timeline Full of Fun Facts About the World of Moomin." Review covers these titles: Moominland Midwinter, Moominpappa at Sea, and Tales from Moominvalley.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
(3)
4-6
Translated by Kingsley Hart.
To mark the sixty-fifth anniversary of the first Moomin book, three more of Jansson's beloved, offbeat fantasies have been reissued. A common two-page biography is appended to each, along with "A Timeline Full of Fun Facts About the World of Moomin." Review covers these titles: Moominland Midwinter, Moominpappa at Sea, and Tales from Moominvalley.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
June, 1967
(3)
4-6
Translated by Elizabeth Portch.
To mark the sixty-fifth anniversary of the first Moomin book, the first four of Jansson's beloved, offbeat fantasies have been reissued. A common two-page biography is appended to each, along with "A Timeline Full of Fun Facts About the World of Moomin." Review covers these titles: Comet in Moominland, Finn Family Moomintroll, Moominpappa's Memoirs, and Moominsummer Madness.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
(3)
4-6
Translated by Elizabeth Portch.
To mark the sixty-fifth anniversary of the first Moomin book, the first four of Jansson's beloved, offbeat fantasies have been reissued. A common two-page biography is appended to each, along with "A Timeline Full of Fun Facts About the World of Moomin." Review covers these titles: Comet in Moominland, Finn Family Moomintroll, Moominpappa's Memoirs, and Moominsummer Madness.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
(3)
4-6
Translated by Thomas Warburton.
To mark the sixty-fifth anniversary of the first Moomin book, the first four of Jansson's beloved, offbeat fantasies have been reissued. A common two-page biography is appended to each, along with "A Timeline Full of Fun Facts About the World of Moomin." Review covers these titles: Comet in Moominland, Finn Family Moomintroll, Moominpappa's Memoirs, and Moominsummer Madness.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
(3)
4-6
Translated by Thomas Warburton.
To mark the sixty-fifth anniversary of the first Moomin book, the first four of Jansson's beloved, offbeat fantasies have been reissued. A common two-page biography is appended to each, along with "A Timeline Full of Fun Facts About the World of Moomin." Review covers these titles: Comet in Moominland, Finn Family Moomintroll, Moominpappa's Memoirs, and Moominsummer Madness.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
(2)
4-6
Translated by Kingsley Hart.
Hemulin, Fillyjonk, Mymble, Little Toft, Grandpa-Grumble, and Snufkin find themselves at the Moomins' house, but, sadly, the Moomins aren't there. This reissue of the final Moomin book contains a highly subtle narrative that is frequently pure poetry. Jansson's drawings contribute their usual droll humor and concreteness to the singular creatures.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
February, 1972
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