Les autodafeurs, Tome 1: Mon frère est un gardien

Synopsis of Les autodafeurs, Tome 1: Mon frère est un gardien

«Les autodafeurs, Tome 1: Mon frère est un gardien» is the young adult novel by Marine Carteron, published by Rouergue in paperback (336 pages, in French).

When his father is murdered, Auguste discovers that his family belongs to the Confrérie, guardian of human memory contained in books. Along with his sister Césarine, an autistic girl, he becomes embroiled in a millennial war against the Autodafeurs, who seek to manipulate knowledge through rare writings.

First volume of the Les Autodafeurs trilogy. Won the Prix Imaginales des Collégiens (2015) and the Prix Ados Rennes Ille-et-Vilaine (2016).

For young readers aged 11 and up who enjoy stories of adventure, mystery and humour.