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The Chronicles of Nim , Volume 1
Winner of the 3rd prize (joint winner) in the 4th-3rd grade category of the PEEP 2025 Young Readers' Grand Prize
October 4, 2025
Today the awards ceremony for the GPJL of the Federation of Parents of Students of Public Education took place, in the presence of renowned authors, such as Jean-Philippe Arrou-Vignod or Sylvie Baussier, among others.
This prize, sponsored by the Ministry of National Education, aims to encourage reading among teenagers, from CM1 to 1ère.
Once again, thank you to the PEEP federation , the participating students and their teachers!
The Chronicles of Nim , Volume 1, has been selected for the Tortue 2025 Teen Choice Award!
March 14, 2025
The Chronicles of Nim has once again been shortlisted for a literary prize, this time in the 9-11 age category. The initiative comes from the bookstore Le Livre et la Tortue , located in the heart of the Issy-les-Moulineaux fort (92). Its aim is to encourage teenagers to read. Participants must vote for their favorite book.
Life in blue?
February 24, 2025
Riding high on its success, the first volume of The Chronicles of Nim went into reprint. And what a surprise it was for the publisher when the packages arrived! The cover, usually embossed in gold, had turned blue! A printer's error that doesn't worry Jérôme Bernez, the publishing director of Gulf Stream Éditeur . In fact, after a poll on Instagram, it turns out that this color received the most votes! Nevertheless, subsequent printings will feature their usual beautiful gold embossing.
The Chronicles of Nim , Volume 1
Finalist for the Saint-Exupéry Youth Values Prize 2024
November 13, 2024
La sélection avait été tenue secrète à la demande des organisateurs, mais les résultats sont finalement tombés : Les Chroniques de Nim (t1) ne remporte pas le prix. Cependant, l’œuvre a terminé ex æquo avec le roman lauréat d’Élise Fontenaille, Missak et Mélinée – Une histoire de l’affiche rouge (félicitations !). Je suis heureuse que mon œuvre ait pu parvenir à ce niveau de reconnaissance et remercie, une fois encore, la Fondation Antoine de Saint-Exupéry et la librairie partenaire de cette édition pour cette sélection.
"Créé en 1987, le Prix Saint-Exupéry – Valeurs Jeunesse se donne pour mission de récompenser une littérature jeunesse de qualité qui porte haut les valeurs de la langue française et le goût de la lecture, et dont les thèmes et l’inspiration exaltent les qualités chères à Saint-Exupéry : l'audace, le courage, la solidarité et la sagesse." (https://www.prixsaintexupery.com/)
The first volume of the Chronicles of Nim has been selected for the 2024-2025 Gréfine Prize!
October 10, 2024
The Gréfine bookstore is organizing a literary prize for 10-12 year olds, and the first volume of the Chronicles of Nim is a favorite at this wonderful La Rochelle bookstore! Thank you for this selection!
The Gréfine Prize aims to promote reading among young people by involving them in a monthly book club to discover and discuss six selected books.
The first volume of the Chronicles of Nim has been selected for the 2024 Grand Prix des Lecteurs du Journal de Mickey!
July 11, 2024
The first volume of The Chronicles of Nim has been selected for the Journal de Mickey's GPL! And what a selection it is, alongside some truly fantastic works! This year, the jury is chaired by Julien Neel, the author of the famous comic strip Lou!
We're talking about it...
In this section, you'll find some excerpts from reviews of The Chronicles of Nim . Unfortunately, I couldn't include everything, but I'll never forget all the enthusiastic and supportive voices that accompanied this adventure :)
The Chronicles of Nim, The Inseparables
"Instant love at first sight!"
[...] these are the ingredients of this highly successful first volume. And it creates a spark of reading, the kind that makes you want to dive into the book and that tugs at your heartstrings when the time comes to close it."
Caroline, FNAC La Défense-CNIT
The Chronicles of Nim, The Inseparables
"[...] This captivating story explores friendship, resistance to injustice, and the quest for freedom, while offering an immersion in a rich and fascinating universe. Between endearing characters and thrilling adventures, this story promises an unforgettable journey."
The Chronicles of Nim, The Inseparables
"Minor gift, major adventure!"
Humor, numerous secrets, and plot twists in every chapter... A successful first volume for this new saga! A must-read.
Rachel, FNAC Rennes
The Chronicles of Nim, The Inseparables
"[...] When the Famous Five meet fantasy, you get The Chronicles of Nim! Five orphans come together and decide to change their destiny! An incredible adventure!"
Lou-Anne, Bookseller at Thuard (Le Mans)
The Chronicles of Nim, The Inseparables
"A favorite - children's book"
[...] A magnificently constructed world-building [...] Read this book, which is a true ode to friendship and courage!
@amadeus.booksta (Instagram)
The Chronicles of Nim, The Way of the Guardians
"[...] Raah, I loved it again!"
@tpkllbook_95 (Instagram)
"[...] A first volume that won me over"
helolitla (Babelio)
The Chronicles of Nim, The Way of the Guardians
"[...] I sincerely believe that this duology has everything it takes to become a classic of children's literature."
@amadeus.booksta (Instagram)
The Chronicles of Nim, The Way of the Guardians
"[...] everything is incredibly rich." [...]
"Thank you, Jo-Anne Adelée , for this vibrant, powerful, and so profoundly human story. This volume has amazed me…"
@penseurdesmots (Instagram)