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The Encounter and Other Stories Volume 1

Name: The Encounter and Other Stories Volume 1
ISBN: 9781586175269

By Jean-François Kieffer

An orphaned troubadour discovers friendship, danger and a surprising path through medieval Italy.

adventurous colourful historical uplifting

Genres

Adventure Historical Fiction Graphic Novels

What is The Encounter and Other Stories Volume 1 about?

In thirteenth-century Italy, Loupio is a brave young troubadour trying to survive on his own after being orphaned. His life changes when he meets Brother Francis of Assisi and Brother Wolf. As Loupio travels through a world of knights, castles and danger, he faces exciting adventures and learns to choose kindness, courage and honesty. Told through colourful comic-strip illustrations, these stories follow Loupio as he grows in friendship, faith and wisdom while finding his place in a challenging medieval world.

About the author

Jean-François Kieffer is a French author and illustrator who creates lively books and comics for children. He is best known for The Adventures of Loupio, which follows a brave young boy in medieval France, and for illustrated Bible stories. His colourful pictures and exciting storytelling help young readers discover history, friendship and faith.

Pages

43 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2010

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