Take me on adventure!
Jansson, Trove. Finn Family Moomintroll. New York: H. Z. Walck, 1958.
Plot: Moomintroll and his family wake up to a beautiful spring after a long winter's sleep. They also discover a large, black top hat. The hat leads them on a series of misadventures by changing everything placed within it, including eggshells, cherries, and pink flowers. Eventually, the potential of the hat is recognized and guarded. However, other treasures work their way into Moomintroll's world, some of which tempt uninvited guests.
Genre: Everyday, Fantasy
Reading Level: Grades 4-6. However, some of the terms are slightly dated, so newer readers may need some assistance.
Similar Titles: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Yotsuba&!
Personal Thoughts: The story is a nice adventure into the yearly life of a happy family in a supernatural setting. Strangely, it works! The characters accept the unusual in a casual, matter-of-fact manner, while enjoying trips to the beach, camping, and parties as enthusiastically as any family.
The series was the inspiration for musicals, comics, cartoons, movies, and theme parks. It is a little like Peanuts, in a way. The stories are simple, but pleasing and memorable.
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