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Cover of The Exploits of Moominpappa Described by Himself

The Exploits of Moominpappa Described by Himself

Tove Jansson (1952)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age5
Goodreads4.15
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Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

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AdventureHeartwarmingHumorFriendshipSelf-Discovery

Protagonist archetypes

Non-Human ProtagonistComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Coming of AgeFound FamilyFellowshipFish out of WaterQuest

Themes

StorytellingFamilyAdventureMemoryGrowing upLegacy

Synopsis

When stricken with a severe cold, Moominpappa decides to set down an account of his eventful youth, which he shares chapter by chapter with Moomintroll, Sniff, and Snufkin.

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AdventureWhimsicalFrame NarrativeSlice of Life