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The Summer Book
The Summer Book
Author: Tove Jansson, Thomas Teal (Translator)
In The Summer Book, Tove Jansson distills the essence of the summer -- its sunlight and storms -- into twenty-two crystalline vignettes. This brief novel tells the story of Sophia, a six-year-old girl awakening to existence, and Sophia's grandmother, nearing the end of hers, as they spend the summer on a tiny unspoiled island in the G...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781590172681
ISBN-10: 159017268X
Publication Date: 5/20/2008
Pages: 182
Rating:
  • Currently 4.7/5 Stars.
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4.7 stars, based on 8 ratings
Publisher: NYRB Classics
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 29
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harmony85 avatar reviewed The Summer Book on + 982 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A very good book about a grandaughter and grandmother together for the summer. Very vivid descriptions of the island.
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An artist and her granddaughter spend a summer together on a tiny island in Finland, adjusting to each other. A life-affirming story for all ages. Written for adults, this is cosidered a classic in Scandinavia.
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