“John”, by Emmanuel Bourdier (Flammarion Jeunesse, 200 p., €13)
Liverpool, 1950. John is not Lennon yet. At 11, this sensitive boy, whose imagination soars, divides his time between his passions, poetry and drawing, and the gravity of reality: an absent mother, a suffocating aunt, a life that is not easy. Until the music turns everything upside down.
Children’s opinion
“The author makes connections between details of John Lennon’s life and his own. It’s very touching. “Novel
“Despite his difficult childhood, John Lennon was able to overcome the obstacles of life and become the great singer that my grandparents adore. Impressive ! »Kim
“This book does not get lost in details, descriptions, it leaves me room to imagine. As I love the Beatles, I’m happy to know about John Lennon’s childhood, even if it wasn’t easy. »Apolline
“I liked John, because he tells us everything about his childhood life. » Alma
“Zoreille du Bois-Joli”, by Claire Castillon. Volume 1: Welcome to the refuge (Albin Michel Jeunesse, 168 p., €11.90)
Zoreille, a little dog taken in at the Bois-Joli shelter, would dream of being adopted. But as soon as a family welcomes her, she blunders! Because Zoreille is whimsical, head in the air, a little crazy. And here she is back in Bois-Joli… But is she really so unhappy, in this refuge where beef in jelly reigns supreme?
Children’s opinion
“It’s interesting and original to have a dog as the heroine instead of a child! »Apolline
“The story touched me, because Zoreille has been adopted many times, but without success. Her point of view and the way she talks about humans made me laugh. » Alma
“Me, I like animals, and in addition there is humor. Zoreille does stupid things all the time, she doesn’t respect the rules and there are gags! » Paul
“Suzanne Griotte and the slug park”, by Thibault Bérard, illustrated by Clément Devaux (Gallimard Jeunesse, 160 p., €13.50). From 7 to 9 years old.
Old Suzanne Griotte doesn’t like children. That’s why the devil himself offers him to win little Adèle’s trust, in order to better steal her soul. But Adèle and her pet slugs have more than one trick up their sleeve…
Children’s opinion
“The book is funny because the slugs are tamed. When called, they come and can double jump to go fast! » Paul
“”Suzanne Griotte and the slug park” I really liked for her colorful expressions and her humor. “Novel
“Adèle made me want to be her friend. And the author’s illustrations made me want to draw! »Kim
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