About this item
The Moomin Family are relaxing on holiday with the exception of Moomin. Every night he is being visited by a little ghost and Moomin is getting more and more scared. His friends and family don't know what to do to help him. Then one night, Moomin's beloved friend, Snorkmaiden, goes missing and Moomin bravely sets off to find her. This delightful story is a gently affirming read, perfect for Halloween and snuggling up at bedtime!
About the Author
Tove Jansson (1914-2001) was born in Helsinki, and was an illustrator and political cartoonist for the left-leaning, anti-Fascist magazine Garm. She created a long-running comic strip and a series of children's books featuring the much-loved hippopotamus-like character, Moomintroll. She is also the author of eleven novels and short-story collections for adults, including The Summer Book and The True Deceiver. In 1994, she was awarded the Prize of the Swedish Academy. Photo by Hans Gedda [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
