Moominpappa's Memoirs
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Moominpappa's Memoirs

By Tove Jansson (Author/Illustrator), Thomas Warburton (Translator)

Part of the Moomins series

Moominpappa reveals his untold adventures during a reflective illness.

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192 pages· 32,401 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Moominpappa, now settled in Moomin Valley, is bedridden with a cold, prompting him to recount his untold adventures. As he reflects on his daring past, filled with intrigue and discovery, he unveils the experiences that shaped him into the remarkable Moomin he is today. What secrets will his stories reveal, and how will they change the way his family sees him? Dive into a world where past adventures come alive, and the ordinary becomes extraordinary.

From the publisher

Enhanced with Tove Jansson’s simple, sprightly drawings, this series of delightful stories about life in Moomin Valley has enchanted audiences around the world for more than 70 years. Before he had a family, Moominpappa led a life of adventure and intrigue. But he’s never told his story until now. He has a bad cold, and it’s the perfect time to remember his youthful endeavors and to ponder the experiences which have made him the remarkable Moomin he is.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Words
32,401
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~811L
Themes & topics
Books about family
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~S
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
140982
Publication
Published
April 27, 2010
Publisher
Square Fish
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780312625436

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