by Tove Jansson
First published 2023
When a luminous full moon beckons, Moomin and his quirky companions cannot resist exploring the forest's shadowy depths. What begins as a whimsical nighttime wandering quickly transforms into a disorienting challenge: their familiar path vanishes, replaced by shifting, enchanted landscapes populated by strange creatures. Each step takes them further from home, with the moon climbing higher and darkness threatening to consume them permanently. Navigation becomes a test of collective creativity and courage, as the friends must rely on each other's unique skills to find their way back. Time is running out, and the forest seems determined to keep them lost in its mysterious embrace.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, magical-realism
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, navigation
Setting: Forest
Period: Moonlight, Nighttime
32 pages · Hardcover · Boxer Books