From twists and turns to unexpected situation reversal, a pleasant adventure to read and also one where you are back in the pirate stories you found so enchanting as a child, with slavery and rumours of war as a backdrop. All contained within a perfectly mastered fluid writing style. In short we look forward to reading the next book in the series.

Hélène M., Les Vagabonds du rêve 

The historical context and an exciting feel of adventure are what I like and have always liked in the Alexia Dumas saga. The maritime vocabulary and descriptions of ship storming and other skirmishes are of great interest in the novel because we become totally immersed in the early 19th century Caribbean world. Visually we might think we were back in that highly-charged and dangerous time where conflicts were numerous and where unscrupulous men were ready to do anything for wealth. The secondary characters, pirates and traffickers like Mirliflor, are richly depicted. The spirited rhythm and no lull in the action fit nicely into this short book. You could almost say that we wish the book were longer so that we could spend more time with Alexia and Jonas. As the book is aimed at the younger reader certain events may seem a little toned down – notably regarding the comprachicos – and the story a bit undemanding for older readers. But it is perfect for children dreaming of adventure and heroic behaviour, who can learn some history as they read!

Delphine, Avides lectures

Entertaining, and without doubt responding to children’s needs, it will give them all they require in order to set forth into the great world of reading. Not only will they find a world they enjoy, they will also discover a very beautiful idea of freedom and respect for others. Well, it’s absolutely ideal.

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