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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.

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A sweet book about the relationship of a grandmum and granddaughter and swedish summer at a remote cottage

Sweet and relitable

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Loved the philosophical elements to the discussion.
How grandmother and Sophia both complimented each other’s stage in life and also clashed with each other

The descriptions of nature and weather The dialogue between grandma and Sophia.

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Wondeful telling of grandmother- granddaughter relationship and the incidentals of Finnish island life. Sometimes very funny.
The narration was just right.

I loved this book!

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Thank you Julie and Tove. The reading by Julie Walters brings the work alive and the whole effect is captivating really. I loved it.

So precious.

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Well written and beautifully performed.
A deeply layered book and philosophical listen that will stay with you long after you’ve finished listening.

Poignant, bittersweet book and great performance.

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