- Graphic Novels
- Ages 7–11
- Fantasy
Brume: The Forest of Lost Souls
Book 2 in BrumeView the full series
Brume's hunt for the truth about her spellbook leads her deep into a haunted forest and into the path of the Ankou, a fearsome figure who stalks those close to death. A slightly spookier, richly painted second adventure.
- Best for7–11
- FormatGraphic
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The vibe
What it’s like.
Style
- Conversational
- Comedic
Tone
- Funny
- Whimsical
- Adventurous
- Suspenseful
Themes
Experience meters
What’s it about?
The story.
Brume is determined to uncover the secret behind her mysterious spellbook, and the trail leads back to the missing village witch, Naïa. But her search takes her and her friends Hugo and the pig Hubert into darker territory: the Forest of Lost Souls, where they cross paths with the Ankou, a chilling being who hunts down creatures close to death. As the mystery of the spellbook, and possibly of Brume herself, begins to unravel, she will need every scrap of nerve and half-learned magic she has. Translated from the French and painted in Carine Hinder's warm, cinematic style, this second Brume volume deepens the series' quest while keeping its witty banter and endearing heroine front and centre. A little spookier than book one, it is an atmospheric fantasy for readers who like their magic with a shiver of the eerie.
Fit check
Right for your child?
Where it lands by age
A graphic novel for readers of 7-11 and a shared read from about 6. It is a touch spookier than book one thanks to a ghostly, death-linked figure, so it best suits children who enjoy an eerie edge rather than the most sensitive readers.
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- Best fit · 7–11
- Read aloud · 6–9
- Independent · 7–11
Prose load
Light
Visual support
Very high
Reluctant-reader friendly
Very
Read-aloud quality
Workable
Works well for
- Gift-buying
- Reluctant readers
Nothing in the book is likely to concern most parents. Safe to recommend without preview.
Bedtime suitability
2 / 5 · Better outside bedtime
Sensitive-child
3 / 5 · Mostly fine
Graphic intensity
2 / 5 · Mild
Best for
- Graphic novel fans
- Witch stories
- Magic lovers
- Spooky fantasy
Avoid if
- Wants text only
- Very sensitive to scary
Particularly good for children who are…
- Reluctant reader
Why it lands
Why they love it.
Why kids love it
The quest gets bigger and creepier as Brume chases the truth about her spellbook into a forest full of lost souls. Meeting the eerie Ankou is a genuine chill, but Hugo and Bacon Bit keep the laughs coming, and the painted pages are stunning.
- Magic powers
- Going on a quest
- Adventure and freedom
- Animal companions
Why parents love it
The artwork stays beautiful and the humour warm, while the story reaches for slightly bigger, spookier ideas that keep readers hooked. The generous illustration makes it an easy independent read, though the Ankou means it suits children who enjoy a mild scare.
- Beautiful illustrations
- Indie gem discovery
In the series
Brume.
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