In Less Than a Year

Content : A school year—less than a year… Year 9, a time when everything can change. Bodies grow, tastes and hopes evolve. Old friendships fade, new ones are formed. Dona, Rafaëlle, Léonard, and Angelo have known each other since primary school. Until now, they were an inseparable group—but is the secret weighing on their teenage shoulders too heavy to bear?

The daily life of these three friends at secondary school is told in the form of a diary, following the school year’s chronology to help readers relate.

Pascal Brissy writes for readers of all ages, from 2 to 16. His mission? To make everyone want to read, without exception! A fan of cinema, video games, literature, and TV series, he loves inventing and sharing his worlds—especially in fantasy and the fantastical.

A children’s author for nearly 30 years, Yaël Hassan is highly regarded by influencers such as librarians, literature teachers, and bloggers. She is published by some of the leading children’s publishing houses, including Syros, Casterman, and Flammarion.