The Dangerous Journey
By
Tove Jansson
A delightful picture book in rhyme that offers the very last glimpse of Moominvalley as drawn by Jansson herself.
A little girl is transported with the help of magic glasses from the tedium of a summer afternoon into an exciting world of mangrove swamps, spluttering volcanoes and the sea, where birds fly upside down and wild things threaten to pounce. But she is not alone. Old friends from Moominvalley – Hemulen, Sniff, Snufkin Sorry-Oo, Thingummy and Bob – have joined her in her journey, and Too-ticky too, who rides to their rescue in a stripey balloon.
And who should be waiting to celebrate their safe landing? Why, Moomin of course.
This classic book pairs Jansson’s irresistible artwork with a playful rhyming text and calligraphy – the perfect match for Jansson’s quirky illustrations.
About the author
Tove Jansson (1914-2001), Finnish-Swedish writer and artist, achieved worldwide fame as the creator of the Moomins, written and illustrated between 1945 and 1970. The books about the brave, adventurous, yet family-focused and home-loving Moomins have been translated into more than 60 languages and are still in print all over the world today.The Moomins were, of course, only a part of Jansson’s prodigious output. Already admired in Nordic art circles as a painter, cartoonist and illustrator, she would go on to write a series of classic novels and short stories. She remains Scandinavia’s best-loved author.Tove Jansson’s work reflected the tenets of her life: her love of family and nature, and her insistence on freedom to pursue her art. “Work and love” was the motto she chose for herself and her approach to both was joyful and uncompromising.
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