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An elderly artist and her six-year-old grand-daughter are away on 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... read more
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It was an early, very warm morning in July, and it had rained during the night.
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This is book 352 of 1271 in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. (authoritative list)
Preceded by The Breast, and followed by G..
This is book 855 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)
Preceded by Across the Barricades, and followed by Julie of the Wolves Treasury.
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- Tove Jansson (Author)
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Page Count: 166
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