At the heart of Yucatan, in Maya country. In a hidden cenote lives a mysterious creature, treasure guardian of an ancient lost civilization. In the darkness he eagerly awaits the passage of the sun whose rays can reach the depths of his cave only once a year. This day is approaching and this time the creature is determined to do everything to keep this light that warms and allows him to enjoy his treasures ... But can man capture the sun? And even more keep it?

Vassilia has no father nor mother. She lives in poverty, working hard without losing her kindness. One day, to thank for helping her, an old hunchback gives her a piece of wood and says these words: "Knock three times on the small wood and Mamouschka will appear ..." With Mamouschka, the magical doll, the life of Vassilia will never be the same, especially since a Russian doll often hides another ... and another ... and another!

Pour lever la malédiction qui pèse sur son village, Kumakoué, le petit guerrier Zoulou, va se lancer dans un grand voyage. Grâce à son courage, il deviendra ami avec Kombaku l'éléphant solitaire et Lilangani le petit singe aux mains bleues. Avec la force de l'un et la magie de l'autre, il délivrera son village et deviendra un héros, lui qui n'est pourtant pas plus haut que deux tam-tams posés l'un sur l'autre...

Ce livre est aussi disponible en français : Le long voyage de Kumakoué

How a young boy brought back flowers and peace among men ...

A young child, raised in a sad and barren desert, constantly dreams of legends told by the elders... In the past, the world was cheerful and colorful, animals and flowers lived in the prairie... Until the Great Magician, disappointed by the behavior of people, decided to leave, and went to the highest mountains, taking away all the wonders of nature... Gathering his courage, the young boy decides to go and find the great magician in order to bring back flowers and peace to his people.