“They are very special cool” whispered the woman. "They can make dreams come true" .

So Monsieur Bibot, a tidy and pedantic dentist, receives two figs as a gift from an elderly patient who cannot afford to pay him. Irritated at being cheated, he throws the woman out of the office in a bad way. But he can't imagine what upheaval in his life those two figs will bring… Once again Chris Van Allsburg moves in a borderland between fantasy and reality, creating a mysterious and suspenseful story. Simple and direct text is flanked by elegant images in delicate shades of gray, cream and brown, reminiscent of the sepia tones of photographs and convey a feeling of calm. The changing perspective, which increases the reader's involvement, and the realistic use of light integrate the fictional story into our daily life. One of the most significant works of Van Allsburg's literary career, which will not fail to fascinate readers of all ages.

Chris Van Allsburg was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1949. After studying sculpture he decides to devote himself to drawing and within a few years he breaks into the world of illustrated literature. Since 1980 he has won two medals and an honorable mention at the Caldecott prize: the first for The Polar Express and Jumanji , which later became a famous film in 1995 , the second for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi , his first illustrated book, published in 1979. He currently lives and works in Providence, Rhode Island.

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