Here is a new title of the collection: “C’est la vie Lulu”. The theme is racketeering.
In the yard, Lulu realizes that she forgot her scarf. She goes to look for her at the coat rack in front of her class. It was then that Max and Fred, two boys from CM2, spoke to her.
They accuse her of stealing the belongings of her comrades and to punish her. They ask her for her snack and demand that she bring a big package of cake the next day, threatening her.
Terrified, Lulu complies and finds the two boys on the appointed date. The next day, satisfied, they ask him to bring 5 € for the next time otherwise they will hurt his mother. Forced, Lulu borrows money from Tim.
Afterwards they demand 15 €. The schoolgirl has to lie to her parents, take money from her mother’s wallet. But her stupidity is discovered, she cracks and tells everything. His parents decide to intervene.
At the end, explanations and practical advice for children on how to react in the event of racketeering
Auteur: Florence Dutruc-Rosset and Marylise Morel
Publisher: Bayard
Number of pages : 46
Age range : 7-9 years
Editor’s Note: 10
Editor’s opinion: The story is realistic, well written and easy to read. The second part is also very well done. The presentation is pleasant, airy with many illustrations. To sensitize children who start reading and who could be affected by this situation.