CapaCapa
Scan Sign in
Cover of Comet in Moominland

Comet in Moominland

Tove Jansson, Sarah Death

Ages 7–11

Readers rate it 4.3 (60 on Hardcover)

192 pages · Released 1951

Content report card

Comet in Moominland parent’s guide: what’s inside

High confidence

Violence

Language

Sexual content

LGBTQ+ themes

Substance use

What it offers

A note for parents

This classic Finnish children's adventure is a gentle, whimsical tale about friendship and courage in the face of an existential threat. The comet premise creates some atmospheric dread but the tone remains lighthearted and reassuring throughout. Moomintroll and his companions model kindness, loyalty, and bravery as they seek help and face uncertainty together.

Analyzed by AI · 1 month ago

Read it with your kids?

Rate it and suggest an age to help other parents.

Log in to review

From the publisher

When Moomintroll learns that a comet will be passing by, he and his friend Sniff travel to the Observatory on the Lonely Mountains to consult the Professors. Along the way, they have many adventures, but the greatest adventure of all awaits them when they learn that the comet is headed straight for their beloved Moomin... When Moomintroll learns that a comet will be passing by, he and his friend Sniff travel to the Observatory on the Lonely Mountains to consult the Professors. Along the way, they have many adventures, but the greatest adventure of all awaits them when they learn that the comet is headed straight for their beloved Moominvalley.

Shelved under

  • Adventure stories
  • Weak Character Development
  • Loveable Characters
  • Plot driven
  • female author
  • Adventurous
  • lighthearted
  • Children
  • Fantasy
  • Adventure
  • Science Fiction
  • Comics

Share this guide

ISBN 9780713628272 · A & C Black

We use cookies to keep you signed in and for anonymous usage stats. No ad tracking. Privacy