COMET IN MOOMINLAND (80TH ANNIV) (HB)

The first full-length Moomin novel, published 80 years ago. Tove Jansson revised the story twice, reframing adventures and adding new characters. For the first time, this final edition can be read in English. The story of a mysterious, threatening comet, and the journey of discovery by Moomin and his friend Sniff across the Lonely Mountains, evoke both the threats and devastation of war and a determination to have fun whatever. Or as Snorkmaiden observes, 'We began talking about dancing. Suddenly you started talking about the comet. I'm still talking about dancing.'