by Jonathan Stroud · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782226183552
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«Les héros de la vallée» is the young adult fantasy novel by Jonathan Stroud, published by Albin Michel in paperback (523 pages, in French).
Halli grows up fascinated by the legends of a valley that was once wild and dangerous, where his ancestor Svein freed the region from trolls. He dreams of achieving similar feats, and the death of his uncle gives him the chance to embark on a quest to restore his family's honor, an adventure that will test his courage.
The novel's original title is «Heroes of the Valley» (2009); the French translation is by Hélène Collon. The book was nominated for the Carnegie Medal in 2010.
For young readers, with Viking setting, Norse mythology, and a plot of adventure and honor.
Jonathan Anthony Stroud is a British writer of fantasy fiction, best known for the Bartimaeus young adult sequence and Lockwood & Co. children's series. His books have received note for their satire, and use of magic to reflect themes of class struggle. The Bartimaeus sequence is the recipient of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire and Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards. Stroud's works have also been featured on ALA Notable lists of books for children and young adults. In 2020, Netflix announced a TV series based on Lockwood & Co., with filming initiated in July 2021.
