• Age: 8 to 12
• Grade: 3 to 7

The death of his father has really affected Charly. The young boy from the Magdalen Islands, often alone, likes to explore the islands on his bike, stopping at the tops of hills to draw while watching the fishing boats return. One day, on the dock, Charly thinks he's going crazy: he hears a voice in his head! Is it really that big lobster with the crooked claw who's talking to him?

Against all expectations, Charly and Crochet the lobster develop a precious and surprising friendship. So, when the time comes to take action to help Crochet, Charly doesn't hesitate for a second! Especially since a mysterious and daring cyclist could also be part of the adventure!

Hélène Ferrer was born in South-West France and has lived in Québec for a long time. She has been a physical education teacher, a primary teacher, and the course manager at UQAM. Argentinian tango is her latest passion, and writing, her most recent baby. She is the author of a novel, Le destin de Pustule et Crystalline, and co-author of Amos Daragon. Trousse didactique : Matériel pédagogique.

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Nathasha Pilotte is a Quebec city native who lives in St John, New Brunswick, where she dedicates herself exclusively to her creative work. She likes to watercolor and paint in her studio, under the careful supervision of her cat Luna and pug Chuck. Author and illustrator of Zim s'imagine, Luna n'aime pas and Luna The Cat Doesn't Like That, she also illustrated La bonne idée! with Bouton d'or Acadie. Over the years, Nathasha has become a favorite of book fairs, with her needle felt puppet creations!

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