When luck is on your side

Six-year-old Jean and his quirky grandmother. A duo that guarantees a therapeutically good mood.

France, 1968. Six-year-old Jean is left with his grandmother by his mother from one day to the next. For the summer. Forever. He didn't expect it at all. Neither did his grandmother. Getting along with Grandma Lucette isn't exactly easy, but she has a big and gentle heart. Until now, she lived peacefully in her own way, visiting the cemetery and knitting passionately. For her, Jean, with his quick wit, is like a breath of fresh air. They are both at completely different stages of their life's journey—she has seen it all, while he is amazed by everything. Jean and Lucette wait for his mother to return, and in the meantime, they win each other over. In a period full of rapid social changes, they discover that even simple joys can be the spice of life.

This unlikely pair is a guarantee for a therapeutically good mood.

The fourth book by an author who, in her home country, soared to fifth place among the most-read domestic writers in 2018. She has won the hearts of her readers of all generations with her accessible style and stories about family cohesion inspired by real life. Don't hesitate and fall for Aurélie Valognes's books too!