ELISABETH PRINCESS AT VERSAILLES
The Secret of the automaton Elisabeth, Princess at Versailles
Written by Annie Jay Set in 1774, this new historical series recounts the adventures of Princess Elisabeth, the younger sister of Louis XVI. Ages 8 & Up 144 pages – 14,3 x 18,6 cm – 6.90€ About 40 colour illustrations
sFriendship s Mysterys sAdventure s Royalty s sHistorys
At just 11 years old, Elisabeth is smart and lively, but she doesn’t like to study, can’t stand the authority and is such a nightmare to her governess that the latter has no other choice than to hire another governess, Madame de Mackau, entrusted with the mission of taming her. The princess, however, is decided not to let that happen and runs away with her horse. When she falls, a nice girl her age appears to help her get back on her feet, and Elisabeth quickly realizes that she is no other than Madame de Mackau’s daughter! Elisabeth and Angélique rapidly become inseparable and, together, they will solve all sorts of mysterious cases that arise at the court… to be continued in the next titles! A new series that will appeal to both mystery and adventure lovers!
THE AUTHOR Annie Jay is an autodidact passionate about history. Her first novel, Complot à Versailles, was published by Hachette in 1993 and sold over 70,000 copies. She has published about 20 historical novels, three of which feature on the French Ministry of Education recommendation list, and has received many prizes.
v A rhythmic series based on true historical characters and facts to learn while enjoying gripping stories v The destiny of a young princess whose life is ruled by the etiquette and who tries to find her place in the world v Colourful and generous characters easy to identify with
FROM THE NOTEBOOKS OF LOUISE
Fan of His From the notebooks of Louise Series
Written by Marion Michau and Charlotte Marin
Louise is a 14-year-old girl of her time: she speaks with her friends on Skype, doesn’t want to tidy her room, fights with her older sister and, above all, is completely under the charm of Ricky, singer and leader of her favourite boy band, the Connections. Cover design by Diglee
Ages 11 & Up 250 pages – 14 x 20 cm 12,50€ – Soft cover
sTeenagehood s Loves sFriendship s Humour s
For six months, Louise has been checking her calendar with excitement… and the day has finally come: she’s at the Connections concert! When Ricky appears on stage, she jumps and yells from joy, without knowing that just a few hours later, she and Ricky will be facing each other in her living-room… It is the beginning of her frenetic (and highly unprepared!) three-day VIP experience … only to realise in the end that there are far more important things in life than getting an autograph! A younger version of Bridget Jones, Louise is coping with her teenage imperfections and awkward situations with a self-mocking sense of humour and a lot of heart!
THE AUTHORS Charlotte Marin is a well-know French actress and singer who became famous with her show “One woman Chant” which combines humorous sketches and songs. With Marion Michau, she has already cowritten two chick-lit novels which were adapted to the cinema. Fan of his is their first novel for young readers. Marion Michau writes funny and glamourous columns in French women’s magazines. She is also a scriptwriter for TV series and works with Charlotte Marin on all her shows and albums.
This first title is a hilarious yet tender introduction to a new series dedicated to the day-to-day life and preoccupations of today’s teenagers!
STAND-ALONE FICTION FOR 8+
My Dog is racist Written by Audren Illustrated by Clément Oubrerie
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ne evening, as he is going to the cinema,
Ages 8 & Up 112 pages – 13 x 20 cm – 8,50€ – Softcover with flaps – About 20 colour illustrations
sRacism s Tolerances sHumour s Family s
One is never too young to talk about racism!
Maël, a 10-year-old boy, finds a lovely little dog on his doormat. After having looked in vain for his master, Maël and his parents decide to adopt him and name him Kitty. But the dog sometimes has a strange behaviour: he growls and tries to bite people…and even sometimes the television! Until one day, Maël’s neighbours understand what is going on: Kitty only growls at people who have a dark skin… he is racist! Maël and his parents are very embarrassed and Maël asks himself a lot of questions: can he still love his dog? Is it possible to be clever, nice and racist at once? Can you unlearn to be racist? And how can he make people understand that just because his dog is racist, it doesn’t mean that he and his family are racist too? This clever story deals with the delicate subject of racism in a subtle and humorous way to make children ask themselves fundamental questions.
THE AUTHORS Audren is one of the figureheads of French children’s literature. She has published over 30 novels that have encountered great success, including the series Les Orphelines d’Abbey Road and Olsen Peterson, published by L’Ecole des Loisirs. Her books are translated in 10 languages Clément Oubrerie studied graphic arts in France before moving to the USA where he published his first children’s books. Back in France, he created a press agency specialized in computer graphics, while pursuing his career as an illustrator. He published several picture books and comics, including the Aya de Yopougon series (Gallimard) which received the Angouleme International Comics festival prize in 2006 and was translated into more than 20 languages.
SINGULAR NOVELS FOR 13 +
Wild Girl Written by Audren Spring 1867: at the age of just 19, Milly Burnett leaves her native Massachusetts and lands in the little town of Tolstoy, Montana, where she is to work as a teacher at the local school.
Ages 13 & Up 250 pages – 14,5 x 21,5 cm – 15€
sWild West s Feminisms sAdventure s Freedom s
Emancipated and freedom-loving, Milly has come to build her happiness while educating the children of the town. Although life is harsh, she rapidly forges ties with the other inhabitants of Tolstoy. However, troubles begin when she accepts to welcome Joshua in her class, an atypical pupil of 17 who is unfairly marginalised by the community… Will Milly succeed in turning her nose up at the town’s conventions and manage to live as free a life as she had hoped?
THE AUTHOR Audren is one of the figureheads of French children’s literature. She has published over 30 novels that have encountered great success, including the series Les Orphelines d’Abbey Road and Olsen Peterson, published by L’école des Loisirs. Her books are translated in 10 languages.
v A universe between Little House on the Prairie, Jane Eyre, Calamity Jane and Sergio Leone western movies v The adventures of a woman who tries to reach freedom in a world ruled by conventions and traditions
SINGULAR NOVELS FOR 13 +
In the land that is like you Written by Fabrice Colin The journey starts in Paris, at the beginning of the summer holidays with the Farrows, an unconventional family! Lucy, the narrator, is 15. Very mature for her age, brilliant at school, she has a sound knowledge for Baudelaire’s poetry and a bitter sense of humour. Her twin brother, Jude, is more obscure and silent, spending most of his nights playing online games. They live with their father, a famous and eccentric Beatles specialist who pretends that everything is alright when they are all desperately trying to deal with an absent mum who has disappeared a year before in blurred circumstances.
Ages 13 & Up 250 pages – 14,5 x 21,5 cm – 15€
sFamily secrets sRoad trips sHumour s Adolescence s Thelma and Louise meets Little Miss Sunshine in this modern, poignant and laugh-out-loud novel which won’t leave any reader unaffected!
This could have been a very boring summer if it had not been for the intervention of Marilyne, the freshly-retired, hyperactive and rock-n-roll grandmother who reveals that their mother, who wasn’t their birth mum, had left some clues for them to find their biological mother and who embarks the four of them in an eventful trip. Not informing the father of their real agenda, they set out in search of their birth mother all across Europe where they have identified 3 potential candidates. This is without knowing that they will unwittingly take part in a burglary, survive a plane crash, steal DNA tests and that the journey will take them all the way up to Hong Kong’s haze. Carried by a Beattles soundtrack and the piercing voice of Lucy who is talking to her absent mother, this epic and extravagant journey will turn out to be a lifesaving experience and new start for the whole family.
THE AUTHOR Whether writing for adults or for children, Fabrice Colin always focuses on imaginary literature. At Albin Michel, he has published La Malédiction d’Old Haven, Le Maître des dragons and Bal de givre à New York. He has won the Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire, a prestigious literary prize that rewards works of science fiction and fantasy, not only one but four times and his books are translated in more than 10 languages!
v A one-of-a-kind novel that embarks the reader on both a touristic and existential journey v An investigation filled with family secrets and a travel into the past v A delightful cast of outlandish, moving, warm, sometimes dysfunctional and vividly hysterical characters.