The Heirs of Brisaine - The Curse of Shadow Wood - Book 1/5 - Fantasy Novel for Ages 9+, David Bry, Noémie Chevalier

A new fantasy series for 9-12 year olds!

Three-Dragons Village, in the heart of the kingdom of Fabula. Magic, once commonplace, disappeared after a great war.
Enguerrand, with the help of his friend Grégoire, sets off to find Aliénor, his little sister, in the Shadow Wood, a dangerous and cursed forest. But by entering this forbidden wood, it seems that the children have awakened the dark magic of the place... The village is in danger!
Supported by the healer Brisaine, the three friends will have to shed light on this mysterious curse. To face the terrible dangers that await them, they will need courage and the help of surprising allied creatures.

What did the Chronicoeurs (The 8-12 year old reading club) think?

"I really liked the moment when the three children turn into adults in their future and also when they met the multi-headed wolf and when they took the phoenix with them." - Samuel - 9 years old

"I really want to read the rest. The plot is great, the monsters are good." - Martin - 10 years old

"I read the first 3 books. I found them good: I really liked the fantasy side and the characters. There's suspense." - Milla - 11 years old

Winner of the Kestuli Award 2025