Tied to her wrist by a fragile silver thread, it floats above her like a balloon: glowing, trembling, revealing every emotion she feels.
Hidden away in the attic of an old conservatory, Hazel does everything she can to protect her heart from curious eyes and cruel whispers.
Until music finds her.
And everything begins to change.
Hazel and the Heart-Balloon is a tender, magical story about difference, courage, and the quiet strength of being yourself - where music speaks louder than words, and even the most fragile hearts can learn to soar.
A beautifully illustrated tale for children and for anyone who has ever felt a little different.
Valentin Garioud is an English and literature teacher based in France. His writing moves between poetry and fiction, drawn to delicate, symbolic worlds. He is the author of the french poetry collection Les loups sont blancs la nuit and has published several short stories in the journal Pan!.
Hazel and the Heart-Balloon is his first book for children.
Il n'y a pour le moment pas de critique presse.