by Tove Jansson
First published 2021
Moomintroll's curiosity gets the better of him when he stows away on his father's boat, bound for distant, uncharted waters. As the Moomin family's sturdy craft cuts through the waves, Moomintroll must navigate stormy seas, negotiate with a gruff seacaptain, and overcome his own fears to prove his worth. In the end, Moomintroll's journey of self-discovery leads him to a newfound appreciation for home, family, and the value of facing one's anxieties head-on.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, overcoming-fears
Setting: Uncharted Waters
Period: 20th-Century
40 pages · Paperback · Macmillan Children's Books