The Summer Book

An elderly artist and her six-year-old grand-daughter while away a summer together on a tiny island in the gulf of Finland. As the two learn to adjust to each other's fears, whims and yearnings, a fierce yet understated love emerges - one that encompasses not only the summer inhabitants but the very island itself.

Written in a clear, unsentimental style, full of brusque humour, and wisdom, The Summer Book is a profoundly life-affirming story.Tove Janssoncaptured much of her own life and spirit in the book, which was her favourite of her adult novels. This new edition, with a Foreword by Esther Freud, sees the return of a European literary gem - fresh, authentic and deeply humane.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Author:Tove Jansson - Туве Янссон

Publisher:Sort of Books

Language:English

Publication Date:2003

Number of pages:176 pst

Format:Paperback

Width:130 mm / 5,1'

Height:200 mm / 7,9'

Weight:200 g

ISBN:9780954221713