Annie Jay facts for kids

Annie Jay (born in 1957) is a French writer who creates exciting books for young readers. She writes two main types of stories: historical novels and fantastic (fantasy) novels. Her books are known for including many interesting details about the time periods or worlds where her stories take place. This makes her books feel very real and helps readers learn about history or imagine new worlds.

Discover Annie Jay's Books

Annie Jay has written many popular books. Her historical novels take you back in time to different periods, like the grand court of the Sun King or ancient Pompeii. Her fantastic novels explore magical worlds and amazing adventures. Here are some of her well-known works:

• Complot à Versailles (Conspiracy at Versailles), published in 1993. It was illustrated by Christophe Durual and re-released by Hachette in 1999. ISBN: 978-2-01-020025-0
• A la poursuite d'Olympe (Chasing Olympe), first published in 1995. Hachette re-released it in 1999. ISBN: 978-2-01-321049-2
• Le trône de Cléopâtre (Cleopatra's Throne), published in 1996 and illustrated by Durual. Hachette-Jeunesse released it again in 2002. ISBN: 978-2-01-321962-4
• Fantôme en héritage (Ghostly Inheritance), published by Hachette in 1997. ISBN: 978-2-01-209775-9
• A la cour du Roi-Soleil (At the Court of the Sun King), illustrated by Claire Le Grand, published by Milan in 2002. ISBN: 978-2-7459-0715-8
• L'esclave de Pompéi (The Slave of Pompeii), published by Hachette Jeunesse in 2004. ISBN: 978-2-01-322145-0
• Au nom du roi (In the King's Name), published by Hachette Jeunesse in 2006. ISBN: 978-2-01-321275-5
• La vengeance de Marie (Marie's Revenge), published by Hachette in 2008. ISBN: 978-2-01-322588-5
• L'inconnu de la Bastille (The Stranger of the Bastille), written with Micheline Jeanjean, published by Hachette in 2008. ISBN: 978-2-01-322591-5
• Adélaïde, Princesse espiègle (Adelaide, Mischievous Princess), illustrated by Alice Dufeu, published by Eveil et découvertes in 2010. ISBN: 978-2-35366-020-9
• La dame aux élixirs (The Lady of Elixirs), published in 2010.
• Élisabeth, princesse à Versailles (Elisabeth, Princess at Versailles), published in 2016 by Abin Michel Jeunesse. It was illustrated by Ariane Delrieu.