

Their relaxed attitudes, gardens, and lovingly prepared meals are reminiscent of Tolkien’s hobbits. An undeniable charm exudes from her fanciful characters – the same type of odd yet memorable creatures one anticipates finding in an L. Jansson’s book conveys an innocence rarely found in modern titles. It’s not difficult to see why ‘Moominmania’ exists. Moomintroll must find a quick way home if he’s going to warn his family in time.

Worse yet – the comet is predicted to land precisely where Moomintroll lives with his Moominpappa and Moominmamma. Meeting new friends along the way and forging through perilous adventures together, Moomintroll and his companions arrive at the Observatory where they learn a comet is headed towards earth. Moomintroll’s quiet life is upended when foreboding images of a star with a tail send him journeying to speak with the Professors at the Observatory.
