The Strange Case of Jack Spark
Jack Spark, a New-York teenager suffering from allergies and insomnia, is sent by his parents to the Redrock teenage boot camp, in the middle of the Rocky Mountains. This experience is about to disrupt his life to a point he could never have imagined.
The rehabilitation methods used in Redrock by the spooky doctor Krampus have unusual effects on Jack, transforming his body and mind into something that is not entirely human.
Jack soon realizes that Redrock is ruled by hundreds of creatures which he thought only belonged to the darkest fairy tales... and they are now claiming him as one of their own.
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Human or monster ? Jack is at a crossroads – but can he really choose who he wants to be?
Read the 1st chapter in English...
Winner of the
Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire 2010 - best young adult novel
France's most prestigious Science Fiction and Fantasy award
Journalists talk about JACK SPARK
“A French Harry Potter, original and very well written!”
“A metaphor on how difficult it is to be a teenager. The author invented a very convincing plot.”
“This novel will passionate young adults in France and beyond.”
“An exciting book, clearly written and full of inventions.
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“This novel, which echoes Kafka’s Metamorphosis, is a favorite among booksellers.”
“A magistral vision of society through the eyes of a young author gifted with a powerful imagination.”
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