It is 1916, and it has been two years since Dumè, Marie’s big brother, left their quiet village in the mountains of Corsica to go to war against the Germans in the north of France. Prompted by a vivid dream she has been having lately, Marie sets out on a journey to find her brother in France and to bring him back to Corsica. Little does she know, mysterious creatures will both guide and disrupt her mission.

Specifications

• total word count: 4400
• 36 pages of text, with beautiful illustrations
• written in past tense
• contains 9 pages with cultural notes about Corsica and the first World War
• setting: Corsica and France
• contains a French-English glossary

Information for teachers

Check out the author's playlist with resources for this novel, and check out the following links (thanks to the author)

• Discover Corsica and its rich history through the super informative (but not boring) show “C’est pas sorcier”.
• Read more about the complex role of the signadora in Corsican society.
• Read about the Corsican soldiers who died during WWI (Don’t forget to look at the cultural and visual glossary at the end of the book).
• Take a break and listen to the beautiful song “Veni O Bella” while enjoying amazing views of the island.
• Learn how to cook a delicious Corsican soup.

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