Jansson's invention and philosophy of life remain as appealing as ever．The Moomins originated in Finland，found their way to England，and have now，happily，crossed the Adan tic．One couldn't ask for more engaging citizens.

At last it can be told！The true story of Moominpappa's youth--his triumphs，his tribulations，and his momentous meetings with the Joxter and the Muddler (the fathers of Snufkin and Sniff，respeclively)，and of course，Moominmamma.

PROLOGUE

PREFACE

CHAPTERⅠ

CHAPTERⅡ

CHAPTERⅢ

CHAPTERⅣ

CHAPTERⅤ

CHAPTERⅥ

CHAPTERⅦ

CHAPTERⅧ

EPILOGUE