The Chocolate Clouds

Genre
Childrens Middle Grade Books
Book Award Sub-Category
2023 Best Book Genre
Award Category
Book Award 2023
Logline or Premise
A magical journey through a world of chocolate, sweets, and all kinds of delicious food. With over 150 drawings, this children's book is not only a visual experience but also explores critical issues like weight loss, nutrition, and friendship.
First 10 Pages

Please check the attached pdf file to find the first 3000 words (2 chapters). Since this middle grade book is extensively illustrated and relies much on the images, please check the file enclosed. If it is necessary to read the text without the images, please let me know. However, I believe that children's book are not only about text but also about imagery, even if it is not a picture book.

Submission file
The Chocolate Clouds_MarcRemus. 3000 words.pdf

Comments

Charlotte Valentine Wed, 16/08/2023 - 12:39

This is so clever and imaginative! I loved the words and the illustrations equally. My congratulations on a superbly executed idea and I look forward to seeing more of this!

remusmarc Sun, 17/09/2023 - 16:57

Thank you so much, Charlotte. I really appreciate your words. I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed the book. I have already completed writing the follow-up, but it will take a while to publish it because the illustrations take me forever. :-)

Stuart Wakefield Mon, 04/09/2023 - 09:09

From the get-go, "The Chocolate Clouds" promises to be a delightful addition to the world of middle-grade literature.

You swiftly drew me into this whimsical universe, balancing a sense of urgency with the charm and humour that middle-grade readers will undoubtedly relish. The premise is innovative, presenting chocolate as a vital natural resource, akin to water or sunlight, adding a unique layer to the tale. It effectively raises stakes from the beginning, compelling readers to root for Henry as he embarks on what promises to be a grand adventure.

What truly elevates the experience are the illustrations adorning almost every page. They're not just complementary but integral to the narrative, adding layers of emotional depth and whimsy. Whether it's the expressive faces of the characters or the lush Choco-Locoville, each illustration is a feast (see what I did there?) for the eyes, rendered with a level of detail that makes the story leap off the pages. The artwork adds a tactile element to the narrative, making the book feel like a complete sensory experience.

All in all, the first pages of "The Chocolate Clouds" serve as an engaging introduction to what promises to be an exciting journey through a mouth-watering magical realm.

remusmarc Sun, 17/09/2023 - 17:02

Thank you so much, Stuart, for taking the time and writing such a wonderful review. I really appreciate that you took such a close look at all the details in the novel. It took me four years to complete the book and finish all 150 illustrations. It was an exciting project, and it is a real treat to hear that you enjoyed it that much. :-)

Jennifer Bisbing Sun, 10/09/2023 - 18:58

This is great! My younger self was so brought alive reading this. What a great job at blending real-life issues into a magical story. Cloudy skies will never look the same. The artwork is fantastic as well.

remusmarc Sun, 17/09/2023 - 17:09

Thank you so much, Jennifer. I am so happy to hear that the book attracts sugar addicts ;-) Seriously, I'm very excited to hear that you enjoyed my story and the illustrations. It took me four years to write and illustrate them. And to satisfy your sugar addict side, I am already working on the illustrations for the follow-up book. It's about ice-cream mountains. :-)

Nadine Matheson Wed, 13/09/2023 - 19:16

A great children's book takes the reader on a journey and the prose and the illustrations did exactly that. I read read this with a smile on my face. This was witty, engaging and informative. Well done. It was great.