Treize jours avant minuit

Synopsis of Treize jours avant minuit

«Treize jours avant minuit» is the young adult science fiction novel by Patrick Carman, published by Bayard Jeunesse in paperback (301 pages, in French).

Jacob, a young man raised in foster homes, inherits from his adoptive father an extraordinary gift: he is indestructible and can pass that condition on to others. With his friends Milo and Ophelia he begins to use the power to save lives, but they soon discover that Ophelia's bravery turns into obsession and that every rescue has a hidden price.

This French edition, translated by Danièle Laruelle, was published by Bayard Jeunesse in 2013 and consists of 301 pages.

For young readers looking for science fiction with suspense, friendship and a moral dilemma about power and its consequences.