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Literary Fiction · WarmA grandmother and a girl spend a summer on an island
The Summer Book
by Tove Jansson
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What it is about
A six-year-old girl and her grandmother spend a summer on a small island in the Gulf of Finland. Jansson’s 1972 book is a quiet, gentle novel about nature and life.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a warm mood and an unhurried pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Summer · Island · Family
Screen adaptation
The Summer Book (2024)
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