The exhibition
15 panels on the making of the series and Elfie’s travels, with an optional display case: the real bound grimoire, a witch’s hat…
Drawings © Mini Ludvin · Drakoo
Comics · Drakoo · 7 volumes · Age 7+
Le Grimoire d’Elfie
Written by Christophe Arleston and Audrey Alwett · Art by Mini Ludvin · Colours by Hélène Lenoble (volumes 1–3) and Cytros Treb
Since their mother’s death, Elfie and Magda have lived with a sour-tempered aunt. Then one day their older sister comes back from London: she has turned an English bus into a travelling bookshop to tour from village to village. A new life begins on the roads of France! Elfie soon discovers that she has inherited her mother’s witching talents, and a grimoire she must feed with her writing.
A tender, adventurous story, between mystery and everyday charm, for young readers and their parents alike. Each volume is a complete story.
- Publisher
- Drakoo
- In figures
- More than 800,000 copies sold
- Awards
- Prix Nickelodeon (2021), Prix du Journal de Mickey (2021), Prix Fun en Bulles, Prix Bulles en Seyne, Prix Passerelles, Prix Cultissime (2025)
The series
Covers © Mini Ludvin · Drakoo
What the press says
“How on earth did they do it? The writers Christophe Arleston and Audrey Alwett seem to have gone shopping at the supermarket of good ideas for children’s fiction, and have managed to create a delicious recipe from disparate ingredients.”
“A comic to share that is extremely well done, and there will be a sequel, which is wonderful news!”
“A comic about reading, with a hint of mystery, carried by a funny and touching set of siblings.”
“A series for all ages that has become Drakoo’s greatest success.”
On video
Going further
All events and workshops
The treasure hunt
Help Elfie find the bookshop-bus’s lost treasure. Free, age 6+, for book fairs and libraries.
Drawing © Mini Ludvin · Drakoo
The live-drawing concert
Step into the world of Elfie and her bookshop-bus: Mini Ludvin’s drawing comes to life live on screen, while Ameylia Saad Wu accompanies it on harp and lyrical voice. All ages, 1 hour.
Drawing © Mini Ludvin
The teaching notebook
A notebook to bring the series to life in the classroom, in preparation.
Forthcoming
Drawing © Mini Ludvin · Drakoo
Les Nuits d’Elfie
All the witches’ sabbats and their meaning, marking the turn of the seasons.
Drawing © Mini Ludvin · Drakoo
Knit with Elfie
A downloadable pattern and a step-by-step video from Drakoo to knit your own snood.
Drawing © Mini Ludvin · Drakoo
Origami workshops
Paper-folding workshops from Drakoo, which also work with Le Jardin des fées.
Drawing © Mini Ludvin · Drakoo
The gingerbread recipe
A nod to volume 3, Malaventure en pain d’épices: Elfie’s recipe, to make at home or in class.
Drawing © Mini Ludvin · Drakoo
The pancake recipe
Elfie’s crêpes, in her own handwriting, and how to make the famous spider crêpe.
Drawing © Mini Ludvin · Drakoo
Where to buy
From your local bookshop, ideally. These sites show you which one near you has it in stock.