Description: "A fantastic voyage . . . A whimsical fairy-tale of a book-for adults . . . It's like a dark version of Alice in Wonderland or Pinocchio . . .A quick and entertaining read that people who like fantasy-fiction and folk tales will appreciate." -Jenny Dial, Houston Chronicle "The brilliance of this gothic-punk novella, sparkling with imagery filtered through the prism of French film-makers Jeunet and Caro, is in the telling: Malzieu's prose is distinctly original, spitting and fizzing with unique similes and striking metaphors, wonderfully translated by Sarah Ardizzone." -Eric Brown, The Guardian (London) "A little literary miracle." - Glamour (Paris) "[A] fantastical European journey of love and discovery." -Billy Heller, New York Post "Required Reading" "Malzieu has a gift for unexpected and strong images." - Elle (Paris) "Malzieu sketches European landscapes and crafts figurative language with irresistible relish . . . Calling to mind a host of cultural touchstones, from Pinocchio to The Wizard of Oz , this kaleidoscopic picaresque will enchant many adults and young people alike." - Publishers Weekly "A dreamlike and spellbinding novel." - Le Figaro Litt raire (Paris) "Malzieu uses vivid metaphors and fantastical inventions to craft a beautifully written tale of love, both maternal and romantic . . . The prose style is simple and fluid, and the setting is not unlike a Tim Burton film-dreamy, dark, and magical-so it's no surprise that this novel is being adapted into an animated film. For fans of magical realism and fairy tales." - Library Journal "A fairy tale jeu d'esprit , but charming all the same." - Metro (UK)

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