DOLLS AND BABY DOLLS

THE CALL OF THE WILD

A wild and magnificent adventure in the heart of the Great North!

A thrilling and deeply moving journey into the icy wilderness of the Yukon with the most famous of canine heroes! Specially designed to captivate young readers and lovers of escapism, this book offers a powerful and sensory encounter with wildlife. At an age when one is discovering their own strength and independence, discovering this great classic should not be a passive reading experience, but a true expedition. Alongside Buck, a domestic dog who has become the leader of a pack, the reader will awaken to the power of instincts, brotherhood, and respect for nature at their own pace.

The approach of this adventure novel is one of absolute intensity, driven by a realistic writing style and a unique empathy for the animal world. Each chapter depicts the struggle for survival through masterful descriptions of the gold rush, breathtaking sledding scenes, and a deeply moving communion with the deep forest. The reader learns to see the world through the animal's eyes, questions the boundary between civilization and wildlife, and enriches their literary culture. It is the ideal tool for awakening and reading to stimulate the taste for effort, nourish the imagination, and quietly lay the foundations for a reflection on our own share of freedom!

Book features

• Type of book: Adventure and coming-of-age novel / Classic of world literature

• Collection: Great Adventure Stories / Youth Universe

• Recommended level: Middle school (Ideal for 6th and 7th grade / Subject of study: Travel and adventure: tales of conquest and self-improvement)

• Recommended age: From 10/11 years old

• Topics covered: 19th/20th-century adventure literature, the human-animal relationship, the geography of the North American Great North (the Klondike, the Yukon), and an introduction to the initiatory tale.

• Bonus content: Illustrated maps of the gold rush to follow Buck's journey, a glossary of Great North terms (gold seekers, sled drivers), and biographical references to Jack London's life as an adventurer.

THE WAR OF TROY SHALL NOT TAKE PLACE

A sparkling and tragic theatrical duel between reason and destiny!

A modern, ironic, and thrilling dive into the heart of the ancient myth's backstage! Specially designed for high school students, theater lovers, and minds eager for verbal jousting, this work offers a striking encounter with one of the greatest tragedies in human history. At an age when one hones their critical thinking and civic awareness, rereading this great text should not be a mere school assignment, but a vibrant intellectual experience. Accompanied by a desperately lucid Hector and an elusive Helen, the reader plunges into a breathtaking political chamber drama where peace hangs by a thread.

The approach of this play by Jean Giraudoux is absolutely modern, blending a highly beautiful poetic language with biting humor. Each scene highlights the absurdity of war through hard-hitting dialogue, brilliant rhetorical debates, and deeply human characters, torn between hope and the inevitable. The reader learns to decode the inner workings of political manipulation, to analyze fatality, and to question History by constantly drawing parallels with our own world. It is the ideal study and reflection tool to refine one's argumentation, enrich one's theatrical culture, and be moved by the genius of modern tragedy.

Book Features

• Type of work: Play (Two-act tragicomedy) / Annotated school edition

• Collection: Educational Classics (or reference edition)

• Recommended level: High School (Ideal for 10th and 11th grade / French Baccalaureate preparation)

• Recommended age: From 14/15 years old

• Subjects covered: 20th-century theatrical literature, rewriting of ancient myths, rhetoric and the art of advocacy, philosophical reflection on war, pacifism, and destiny.

• Bonus content: Complete pedagogical dossier (historical context of the interwar period, biographical references), analyses of key scenes, thematic text groupings, and reflection prompts to prepare for oral and written exams.

PLANET OF THE APES PIERRE BOULLE

THE SKIN OF THE GRAPEFRUIT

A thrilling and fantastic pact between the genius of passion and the price of life!

A dazzling and tragic plunge into the inner workings of human ambition and Parisian society! Specially designed to captivate high school students and lovers of great literature, this work offers a striking encounter with one of the most powerful myths of the 19th century. At an age when one questions the meaning of existence and the strength of their desires, discovering Balzac should not be a passive reading experience, but an intense philosophical journey. Alongside young Raphaël de Valentin and his mysterious talismanic beast, the reader explores the heights of glory and the depths of fate.

The approach to this major novel from La Comédie humaine is one of absolute narrative power, blending striking realism with a fantastic atmosphere worthy of the greatest tales. Each chapter highlights the inexorable countdown of life through masterful descriptions, flamboyant scenes of debauchery, and psychologically accurate portraits of cruel precision. The reader learns to decode the inner workings of a society obsessed with money and power, analyzes the destructive duality between will and power, and enriches their critical thinking. It is the perfect study and reflection tool to refine literary analysis, sharpen cultural knowledge, and vibrate with Balzacian genius!

Book Features

• Type of work: Philosophical and fantastic novel / Annotated school edition

• Collection: Literary Classics (or reference pedagogical edition)

• Recommended level: High school (Ideal for 10th and 11th grade / Subject of study: The novel and narrative)

• Recommended age: 15 years and up

• Topics covered: 19th-century realist literature, introduction to the fantastic genre, philosophical reflection on desire, ambition, materialism, and human finitude.

• Bonus content: Complete accompanying dossier (historical context of the July Monarchy, biographical references), thematic text groupings, keys for the Baccalauréat, and references on the structure of La Comédie humaine.

Bibliocollège - The Horla and Other Fantastic Stories - Maupassant

A collection of Maupassant's fantastic stories with annotations. Introduction to the fantastic genre in middle school.

Bibliocollège - Romeo and Juliet

School edition of Romeo and Juliet with pedagogical notes. Shakespearean classic for middle school study.

The Odyssey - Homer Middle School Edition (2022)

Homer's epic adapted for middle school with explanatory notes. Discover ancient literature and mythological heroes.

Mystery - Captivating Young Adult Novel

An adventure and suspense novel designed to captivate young readers. Cultivates a love of reading through a compelling plot and relatable characters.

Lancelot or the Knight of the Cart – Chrétien de Troyes (Folio Junior 2019)
Medieval Arthurian romance, youth edition.

Beauty and the Beast - Charles Perrault Folio Junior (2023)

Perrault's classic tale in the Folio Junior collection. A timeless story to develop imagination and values.

Friday or the Wild Life – Michel Tournier / Flammarion Jeunesse 2025
A young adult novel telling the adventure of Robinson and his friend Friday on a deserted island, to awaken the imagination of young readers.

Metamorphoses - Ovid Hatier Classiques et Cie Collège (2023)

Ovid's mythological work adapted for middle school. Discovery of ancient mythology with educational support.