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La Danse des flammes
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HardcoverISBN: 978-2-490253-33-3
40 pages
20 x 27 - 14€
Ember, Wildfire and their daughter Flame live peacefully in the forrest. They are hiding a burning secret: during the nightly ritual, they dress the night with sparkles, lightning and will-o‘-the wisps… But careful, the villagers must’nt witness such a thing, because they fear fire. One day, Flame helps a little girl in the deep forrest. Will this warm and unexpected encounter be enough to break the ice between the two groups?
Strong points:
-A pictured book about friendship, acceptance, and differences, which emphasizes the stupidity of prejudices.
-The drawings create a magical world, where nature and fire both stand at the forefront.
-The readers can watch the delivery of knowledge and familial tradition, a great source of pride and happiness for the characters.
Key words:friendship, family, fire, magic, nature