France’s Dragons, Fairies, and Forgotten Bells

Join Inky, Ebony, and Sierra as they journey across France, where every forest, castle, river, mountain, and seaside village seems to be waiting with a story. In this enchanting adventure from the Inky, Tales of the Tailless Cat series, the three friends leave Wales behind and step into a France filled with ancient legends and unforgettable lessons. From the mysterious forest of Brocéliande to the standing stones of Carnac, from the drowned city of Ys to the soaring wonder of Mont-Saint-Michel, France opens before them as a land of dragons, fairies, saints, giants, hidden shadows, and ringing bells. With Bijou, their lively Breton spaniel guide, leading the way, Inky, Ebony, and Sierra meet a cast of wise and memorable animal guides. A cathedral cat tells of the dragon of Rouen. A clever Parisian rat reveals the city's hidden legends. A playful Loire otter shares the giant tales of Gargantua. A house martin tells the heartbreaking story of Mélusine. In the mountains, the trio learns of storm spirits, wild forest guardians, and the danger of fear when truth is missing. At last, in sunlit Provence, they meet the legend of the Tarasque-a fearsome dragon not defeated by force, but tamed by gentleness. Perfect for young readers, family read-alouds, animal lovers, and anyone who enjoys travel, folklore, and heartwarming adventure, this story blends French myths and legends with humor, courage, friendship, and meaningful life lessons. France will teach Inky and her friends many kinds of bravery-but the hardest kind may be learning to be gentle when gentleness is hardest.

Pages: 239, Paperback, Independently published