A Frenchman on Mars

This fourth volume in the "Castle in the Stars" graphic novel series plunges young readers into a thrilling steampunk-inspired adventure on Mars. Seraphin and his friends face extreme dangers, including giant carnivorous beasts and a hostile environment, after a difficult descent. When Seraphin becomes separated from his group, he must navigate the treacherous Martian wilderness alone, relying on his wits and a mysterious, potentially untrustworthy, shape-shifting creature. The book explores themes of bravery, survival, and discerning who to trust in a high-stakes alien environment. It is ideal for children aged 7-11 who enjoy science fiction, adventure, and richly illustrated stories.

Alex Alice's Castle in the Stars: A Frenchman on Mars is the fourth volume in a lavishly illustrated graphic novel series set in a world where space exploration began during the Victorian era. As Seraphin, Hans, and Sophie make their descent to the Mars surface—with stowaway Loïc and the wicked Gudden in tow—they’re prepared for danger. But with its gravity-defying rain and giant carnivorous beasts, Mars is even more treacherous than they expected. When Seraphin suddenly finds himself separated from his friends and alone in the Martian wilderness, he must trust a mysterious shape-shifting creature to guide him back to safety. But this creature has an agenda of their own.