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Author
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Tulimaa, Ilmari, 1869-1932
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Title
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Lumottu maa: Kertomus nuorisolle
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Note
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Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Credits
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Tapio Riikonen
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Summary
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"Lumottu maa: Kertomus nuorisolle" by Ilmari Tulimaa is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around siblings Aino and Reino, who embark on an adventure in Central Finland during the summer of 1918. Their journey leads them to a mysterious underground realm filled with enchantment, beauty, and extraordinary experiences. At the start of the novel, Aino and Reino are on their way to a forest cabin to buy food due to post-war shortages. As they traverse through nature, they share moments of teasing and warmth, displaying their sibling bond. However, a sudden storm drives them to seek shelter in a cave, where they stumble into a magical land that is deceptively beautiful and timeless. They find themselves in a world inhabited by extraordinary beings who possess eternal youth, creating a stark contrast with their reality of struggle and survival. The opening establishes a sense of wonder and adventure, setting the stage for the siblings' exploration of this fantastical environment and the relationships they will form within it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language
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Finnish
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LoC Class
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PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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Subject
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Finland -- Juvenile fiction
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Category
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Text
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EBook-No.
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61099
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Release Date
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Jan 4, 2020
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Copyright Status
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Public domain in the USA.
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