Pélagie la sorcière

The illustrations and story capture a charming sense of mischief—I'm curious if there was a particular inspiration behind how her magic is portrayed.

Her attitude seems to shift from frustration to fun, which feels really empowering for kids. Was that a deliberate message about self-acceptance?

The spooky yet fun Halloween setting adds a festive layer—did the holiday influence the story’s tone or was it always part of the plan?