Comet in Moominland
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Comet in Moominland

By Tove Jansson (Author/Illustrator), Elizabeth Portch (Translator)

Part of the Moomins series

A comet threatens Moominvalley. Can Moomintroll and Sniff save their home?

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158 pages· 30,033 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Moomintroll and Sniff embark on a daring journey to the Observatory in the Lonely Mountains, seeking answers about a looming comet. As they face thrilling adventures, they discover the comet's terrifying path leads directly to Moominvalley. With their home at risk, can they find a way to avert disaster and protect everything they hold dear? The clock is ticking, and the stakes have never been higher.

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 Moominvalley.

At a glance
Format
Pages
158
Words
30,033
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~841L
Themes & topics
Books about familyBooks about comets, asteroids and meteors
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.4
F&P level
~T
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
136970
Publication
Published
April 27, 2010
Publisher
Square Fish
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780312608880

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