Stories for living

La symphonie des naufragés
(The Flotsam Orchestra)

Summary

For some time now, Masha has felt the river growing tired. The waters are rising day by day, and her foghorn is no longer enough to push back the waves. Worried, the young girl turns to her neighbors. Will the shoreline residents be able to band together before it’s too late?

An ecological fable that shines a light on the importance of art in community action.

About the book

  • In this story, music brings the shoreline residents together and helps them withstand the rising tides. This picture book encourages readers to reflect on climate change and on the role of art in collective action.
  • Enzo’s writing is poetic, lyrical, and perfectly measured. It’s hard to believe this is only his second book as an author!
  • Enzo is the illustrator of several award-winning books, such as La Souffleuse (D’eux, 2023, winner of the Prix Espiègle), Semer des soleils (La courte échelle, 2024, winner of the Prix des libraires), and Le livre aspirateur (Michel Quintin, 2024, winner of the Bédélys and Bédéis Causa awards).
  • Readers will be captivated by the images of flooded landscapes and the endearing characters portrayed throughout the story.

Text

Enzo,

Illustrations

Enzo,

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Details

Dimensions
40 pages
Hardcover
9" x 10.5"
Publishing date
April 2026
ISBN
978-2-925215-94-3 (paper)
978-2-925215-95-0 (PDF)
978-2-925215-96-7 (EPUB)
Price
$21.95 CAD (paper)
$13.99 CAD (PDF & EPUB)
Production
Created, produced and printed in Quebec

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Où sont partis les cheveux de papi?
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(Our True Colours)

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La petite fille en papier émeri
(The Sandpaper Girl)

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Stories for living
Conseil des arts du Canada - Canada Council for the Arts
Financé par le gouvernement du Canada
SODEC Québec