Moominland Midwinter
Readers rate it 4.4 (20 on Hardcover)
165 pages · Released 1994 · A & C Black
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Moominland Midwinter is a whimsical, gently philosophical classic that celebrates curiosity, friendship, and finding beauty in the unfamiliar. The story centers on Moomintroll's awakening during winter and his discovery of a magical frozen world, introducing themes of acceptance and wonder. While the winter setting contains some isolated moments of melancholy or mild existential unease (fitting for the season's metaphor), the overall tone is contemplative rather than frightening. This is ideal for readers who enjoy imaginative, character-driven stories with meaningful lessons about adaptation and connection.
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Everyone knows that the Moomins sleep through the winter, but this year Moomintroll has woken up in January. After his initial shock at seeing his familiar haunts under the snow, Moomintroll discovers that winter is worth waking up for after all. In fact, more creatures than he ever imagined inhabit this new world, inc... Everyone knows that the Moomins sleep through the winter, but this year Moomintroll has woken up in January. After his initial shock at seeing his familiar haunts under the snow, Moomintroll discovers that winter is worth waking up for after all. In fact, more creatures than he ever imagined inhabit this new world, including a wise newcomer named Too-ticky who introduces him to this most mysterious of all seasons.
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- Classics
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- Adventure
- Moomins (Fictitious characters)
- Fiction
- Children
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ISBN 9780713639803 · A & C Black