Tobie Lolness Appraisal

Tobie Lolness: 1 La vie suspendue

This item is a softcover book titled "Tobie Lolness: 1 La vie suspendue" written by Timothée de Fombelle. The cover design features a vibrant and naturalistic illustration. The author's name, "Timothée de Fombelle," is printed in a simple, gray sans-serif font at the top. The title "Tobie Lolness" is prominently displayed in large, green letters, intricately designed to appear as if constructed from small leaves or foliage, suggesting a connection to nature or a tree-based setting. Below the main title, "1 La vie suspendue" (which translates to '1 The suspended life' or '1 Life on a limb') clarifies that this is the first volume of a series. A small, green, star-shaped logo with "FOLIO JUNIOR" written inside it is located in the bottom left corner, indicating that it is a children's or young adult book published under the Folio Junior imprint. The central illustration depicts a small, young boy in simple clothing (light-colored shirt, dark pants, and boots) running or leaping across a thick, gnarled tree branch. The background and foreground are filled with dense green foliage and tree branches, reinforcing the arboreal theme. The book appears to be in good condition with minimal visible wear, although some slight curling or creasing at the very edges of the cover might be present, consistent with a paperback that has been handled. The colors are bright and saturated, suggesting good preservation of the print quality. The overall aesthetic points to a contemporary publication, likely aimed at a younger readership due to its clear title, engaging artwork, and specific publisher's imprint for children.