Le blues du yéti

From the outside, former soccer goalie Gus Kok has it all. The Dutchman now works as a coach in Russia and is about to lead his team to league victory. Unfortunately for him and his players, the world of soccer is not for the faint-hearted: lies, threats, rigged games, and dirty money are all part of clubs’ “business plans,” and when orders come from up top, Gus will have no choice but to obey if he wishes to keep his job… and his teeth.

In this third album, Ariane and Nino go back in time to visit the Gauls, a little-known people who did much more than chasing wild beasts! The Gauls were a Celtic people considered today as being the ancestors of the French. From their conquests throughout Europe to their technical inventions and folklore, the Gauls have much to teach Ariane and Nino (and us)!

Ever since she was a little girl, Rose has had a special and troubling power: the ability to “double” herself and travel outside her body. Armed with this unique ability, Rose has uncovered long-hidden family secrets and stumbled upon the link connecting a series of mysterious cold cases. Now she’s on the cusp of finding her father’s murderer. But her most difficult challenge may lie in forgiving… and in letting go.

Nino would rather be outside playing than stuck inside doing homework—especially science homework. Then he discovers that one of the greatest scientists ever started out feeling the same way: Albert Einstein—the guy who invented that famous formula: E=mc2. And, as Ariane explains, there was a lot more to Einstein than just formulas. Thanks to him, we have GPS devices and electric gates, nuclear energy and … well, yes, also nuclear bombs. Einstein did everything he could to make the world a better place—but after all, he was only human!

Andrew, 35 years old, decides to take his new girlfriend’s 10-year-old son to see the Gunners play. For Nathan, it’s the first time in his life stepping foot inside a football stadium. He should be thrilled—but he can’t help wondering about Andrew’s motives. If there’s one thing that can break the ice and bring the two together, it’s Andrew’s passion for the Arsenal Football Club and its rich history.

Mop and Monkus don’t just solve mysteries—they write them! This gumshoe duo, beloved as Tintin or Astérix, has been a fixture of French comics for decades. And now they’re back as Blutch, a leading comics talent of his generation, pays tribute to the adventures he cherished as a child. No sooner stymied by the sudden disappearance of their faithful friend, the Contessa Kiki, than our scripter sleuths find themselves beset by a crooked antiques dealer they thought they’d put behind bars for good. Suspicious inspectors, evil robots, gangsters from around the globe: how will Mop and Monkus ever pull through? 

Ariane and Nino are in Egypt—ancient Egypt. That’s about 4,500 years ago, when the world’s largest pyramid was built. It’s called the Pyramid of Cheops because it was built for the Pharaoh Cheops, who wanted to be buried in it when he died. That’s right: pyramids are giant tombs! It was the first of seven buildings known as The Wonders of the World—and it’s the only one still standing! As you can imagine, it’s had a pretty eventful time over the last 45 centuries, but it still has plenty of secrets waiting to be uncovered …

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When your old man’s a police captain, it can make for some lonely evenings at home! Tom would know. But when the investigation his father is working on implicates Fabian, one of the hall monitors at his middle school, Tom decides to find out for himself what’s going on. With his best friend Lilia by his side, he sets out to catch the bad guys. They suddenly find themselves trailing suspects, following clues, going undercover, and even getting into high-speed chases! The only thing is they have to do it all in absolute secrecy, so that Tom’s father doesn’t suspect their involvement. To do so, they’ll have to become real-life anonymous informers. But just where will all of this lead?