Elfie's Grimoire by Arleston, Christophe

A lush, award-winning graphic novel series that blends sisterhood, cozy magic, and heartfelt adventure set aboard a traveling bookshop bus. A perfect read for fans of Sorceline and The Tea Dragon Society.

"All three sections offer a disarming mix of conflicts, misadventures, and warm resolutions. The illustrations are a joy." -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review

"All three sections offer a disarming mix of conflicts, misadventures, and warm resolutions. The illustrations are a joy" -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review

After the death of their mother, Elfie and her two sisters hit the road in a converted bookshop bus, bringing stories to small towns across France and recovering as a family together along the way.

Then Elfie is gifted her late mother's magical grimoire, a book that draws power from the stories Elfie writes herself. From a missing stamp in a seaside village to an accidental army of gingerbread men, her adventures are as fun and chaotic as her budding powers! As she starts to unlock her magical legacy, she also uncovers hidden family secrets and the truth about who her mother really was.

Elfie's Grimoire contains:

• Gorgeous, full color comics
• An authentic, beautiful French setting, including learning about French history
• A loving but complicated family that always finds their way back to each other
• A whole new world to explore of witches, magic, spells

Climb aboard the Stinky Book bus and unlock Elfie's magical powers!

Author: Christophe Arleston,Audrey Alwett
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Published: 10/20/2026
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.90w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9798881612078
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 10/01/2026

About the Author
Christophe Arleston is the common pen name of French comic book writer and editor Christopher Pelinq. He is best known for creating the Lanfeust of Troy series and its many sequels and prequels.

He also worked as "Scotch Arleston".

An author for over 20 years, Audrey Alwett is best known for writing Princess Sara and The Fairy Garden, illustrated by Nora Moretti, as well as the series Elfie's Grimoire, illustrated by Mini-Ludvin. Among other books, Audrey Alwett also wrote the Magic Charly trilogy, bestselling titles published by Gallimard, which explore themes of justice, consent, and friendship.

Since the biology faculty refused her ambitious "unicorn rat creation" program, Mini Ludvin instead focused her studies on drawing. With this 10 years of experience in animated cinema, she decided in 2015 to return to her first loves: children's illustration and comics. Since then, she has illustrated several series of children's novels and works regularly for children's media, always ready to bring to life worlds full of fantasy and humor.