Phileas's Fortune (2011)

by Agnès de Lestrade

Other authors: Valéria Docampo (Illustrator)

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In a strange land where people must buy and swallow the words they wish to speak, Phileas hopes to communicate his love to Cybele using the small vocabulary he has been able to afford.

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A cute little thing. Not only for children. (

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giusimoffa | Sep 21, 2013 |

Phileas lives in a world where words are a commodity, treasured and valued but not equally available to all. As a result they must be used precisely, sparingly. When Phineas has a chance to express his feelings for a girl in his building, he shows us how the power of the right word can make the difference in a relationship. Dark smudgy illustrations fit the drab scene and contrast well with vibrant reds when Phileas's break-through occurs. Rich for discussion at upper elementary levels.

scducharme | Mar 21, 2011 |

An ORIGINAL and darling book!! (

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Agnès de Lestrade	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Docampo, Valéria	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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Phileas's Fortune

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La grande fabrique de mots

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Existe um país onde as pessoas quase não falam.

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In a strange land where people must buy and swallow the words they wish to speak, Phileas hopes to communicate his love to Cybele using the small vocabulary he has been able to afford.

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