**Get swept away in this otherworldly adventure to Moominvalley through
treacherous yet beautiful landscapes
**
Tove Jansson takes us on a beautifully illustrated and delightfully
quirky journey through Moominvalley, perfectly capturing the experience
and its emotional impact as seen through the innocent eyes of Susanna,
who is bored with her life: Her cat is too content; her surroundings,
too gentle. She craves adventure when there is none to be had. But when
a new pair of glasses appears in front of her, she gets an opportunity
to live the bold life that she has always longed for as her surroundings
are transformed into a dark and sinister landscape. At first Susanna is
afraid, but then her daring side takes over and she moves forward to an
unknown destination, seeing some familiar faces along the way. Combating
everything from an exploding volcano to a fierce winter storm, from
mysterious monsters to stormy seas, Susanna and her newfound friends are
given the adventure of a lifetime.
With subtle existential themes, a lyrical rhythm, and delicate
watercolor illustrations, The Dangerous Journey captures the curiosity
of children and adults alike. Published for the first time in North
America, and the last picture book completed by the world-renowned
Jansson, The Dangerous Journey pushes the emotions that underlie our
nostalgia out into the open with an unparalleled viewpoint that always
brings forth a new perspective. Take this fantastical journey to
Moominvalley and never look back.
