Description
By (author) Job; Illustrated by Derib
Short /annotation:
The enchanted and enchanting adventures of a young Sioux who speaks the language of animals. The 16th volume of a magical series for kids.
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The Beavers are very worried: Linden Tree, Yakari’s yound and mischievous friend, has lost his appetite for … well, everything. And his people have no time to devote to him, as they must repair their precious dam, damaged by heavy rains. While the young Sioux attempts to dispel his friend’s melancholy, Thousand-mouths suddenly realises he is several labourers short of a full work gang. Is something in the lake going after the hard-working beavers?
Biographical note:
Derib and Job have been writing Yakari stories for over 30 years and have both received lifetime achievement awards for their outstanding work. At the Angoulême comics festival in 2006, Yakari won the “prix jeunesse 7-8 ans” or “youth prize 7-8 years.”
Promotional headline:
• Hugely popular series translated into 17 languages, with 4 million copies sold in France since its creation• The easy-to-read text appeals to children, especially reluctant readers.• A “green comic”: The hero is very close to nature, and the series promotes animal and nature awareness.• Perfect for the school and library markets
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