The escape game
One hour to brew the honey elixir that will heal the fairy queen. A game designed by Eugénie Chidlin in the world of the series.
Drawings © Nora Moretti · Drakoo
Comics · Drakoo · 4 volumes · Age 8+
Le Jardin des fées
Written by Audrey Alwett · Art by Nora Moretti · Colours by Cytros Treb
They grant your wish, but it kills them.
- Rule no. 1 — The shepherd must keep the existence of the fairies secret.
- Rule no. 2 — He shall never demand a wish, for every wish kills the fairy who grants it.
- Rule no. 3 — He shall bring them flowers, so that they can make the honey that heals all ills.
- Rule no. 4 — To do so, he shall take to the roads, and one day he shall finally find them a garden…
A fairy mystery where Beatrix Potter, the Cottingley fairies affair and F. H. Burnett’s The Secret Garden meet. The story is set in France at the end of the 19th century. It explores ecology, the wonder inherent in nature, and the difference between “being” and “having”.
- Publisher
- Drakoo
- In figures
- More than 100,000 copies sold
- Period
- France, late 19th century
- Themes
- Ecology, the wonder of nature, “being” and “having”
- Awards
- Prix du festival d’Arnage, Prix Ado du festival de Fourques-sur-Garonne, Prix du public des Forts en bulle (2024)
The series
Covers © Nora Moretti · Drakoo
What the press says
“A mystery laced with friendship and secrets. Adventure at the height of a blade of grass!”
“The writer of Le Grimoire d’Elfie shrinks us down to imagine what goes on in gardens. Creativity on a… giant scale!”
“This fantasy comic, which recalls the Cottingley fairies, imagines a world where wishes come true… But at what price?”
“An enchantment that will delight young and old alike, as much for its intelligent and sensitive storytelling as for its art.”
“You can’t help being drawn into this world, which is more complex than it seems and is about far more than fairies and magic. A fine achievement!”
On video
Going further
All events and workshops
Origami workshops
Paper-folding workshops from Drakoo, which also work with Le Grimoire d’Elfie.
Drawing © Nora Moretti · Drakoo
The live-drawing concert
Step into a magical realm of fairies and greenery: Nora Moretti’s drawing comes to life live on screen, while Ameylia Saad Wu plays and sings her own fairy-themed compositions. A Princesse Sara version is also available. All ages, 1 hour.
Photo: Audrey Alwett
Where to buy
From your local bookshop, ideally. These sites show you which one near you has it in stock.