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The Summer Book

By: Tove Jansson, Thomas Teal - Translator
Narrated by: Julie Walters
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On a pristine island in the Gulf of Finland, six-year-old Sophia is awakening to life, while her wise yet cranky grandmother is contemplating its end. This unlikely duo becomes each other's perfect companions for a season of unforgettable adventures.

From crafting boats out of bark to creating their own miniature Venice, they explore their island world with youthful curiosity and aged wisdom. Along the way, they tackle the universal questions that captivate young and old: What is life and death? What is the nature of love and God?

In this enchanting tale, Jansson crafts a world that is a microcosm of life's joys and sorrows, making The Summer Book a season you'll never want to end.

Finnish-Swedish writer and artist Tove Jansson (1914-2001) is globally cherished for creating the Moomin universe. Born in Helsinki, her tales of the Moomins captivated readers worldwide. Beyond Moominvalley, she penned profound adult novels, most notably The Summer Book.

©2024 © et (P) Saga Egmont (P)2024 © et (P) Saga Egmont Classics Family Life Genre Fiction Feel-Good Island

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Simple and evocative portrayal on a summer on an island in Finland. A child and her grandmothers adventures told feelingly.

Sympathetic and careful narration of these beautiful tales

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I adore Tove Jansson's writing style, it's clever and witty and highlights all of our human awkwardness, love and quirks. They can be strange, while reminiscent and relevant. Thought provoking and full human experiences and annoyances. The character of the Grandmother is wonderful. Hiding for a cigarette while she was supposed to be perched on a blanket, under a parasol. Dealing with her granddaughters fears, and adolescent woes with love, fondness and a touch of tough resilience. Julie Walters brought this to life. I have read all of TJ's short stories and you get an idea of how it would sound. This was better than I could have imagined. Read so beautifully, it was colourful and she brought the characters to life. I loved every minute of this short story and would highly recommend.

Wonderful Tove Jansson Short Story, read so warmly

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Absolutely Brilliant. The narration by Julie Walters was spot on. I don't think anyone else could have narrated this beautiful story any better.

Sublime!

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