North America, late nineteenth century: a little boy is born whose destiny will prove exceptional. Travelling across the Northeast, he will show extraordinary physical strength. Soon, his exploits will spread around the North American continent, then Europe, making him truly the strongest man in the world

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, open this book and be amazed by this incredible story

Award-winner Lucie Papineau lives in Quebec, where she has spent the past twenty years writing for children.

Five-time recipient of Lux Award in Quebec (which honors the best professional achievements in photography and illustration), Caroline Hamel lives in Montreal with her family.