Summary

A beautifully illustrated fairy tale about kindness, transformation, and adventure.

Plumelet is a captivating fairy tale for children aged 5-10, written and illustrated by the author.

This enchanting story follows Plumelet, a spoiled young princess who takes her privileged life for granted, treating those around her with disdain. One day, she insults a mysterious old woman at the palace gates—unaware that she is actually a powerful witch named Gargoyle. As punishment, Gargoyle casts a spell that makes Plumelet weightless, and her servant, Cold Wind, carries the frightened princess far from home.

Swept into a world of magic and adventure, Plumelet finds herself trapped in an enchanted castle—a labyrinth of salt and pepper—where she must navigate unexpected challenges and encounter both kind and mischievous magical beings. Through these trials, she begins to understand the consequences of her selfishness and learns the value of kindness and friendship.

Featuring stunning, surreal illustrations that blend elements of classic book art, board game design, and realism, Plumelet is a visual and storytelling delight. Readers will be captivated by its imaginative world and the heartwarming journey of a young girl discovering the true meaning of compassion.

A magical tale with breathtaking illustrations—perfect for young readers who love adventure and wonder.

Author Biography

Victoria was born in a small town on the coast of the Black Sea, surrounded by vineyards and the stunning ruins of ancient Greek and Roman settlements. Her passion for art spans painting, graphics, design, and illustration.

With extensive experience, Victoria has illustrated over 50 books for leading publishers, covering everything from classic fairy tales and novels to biographies of great composers. She collaborates with clients worldwide, including What on Earth Publishing with His Majesty King Charles III, Gallimard Jeunesse, Penguin Random House, Kingfisher, Rizzoli, Grimm Press, Samsung, and Vogue.

Victoria has participated in 80 group and solo exhibitions across 17 countries and has earned numerous prestigious awards in international illustration competitions.

Awards:

1999 – The Golden Pen of Belgrade, First Prize (Serbia)
2002 – Winner Illustrator of Bologna Book Fair (Italy)
2003 – The Golden Apple Bratislava, First Prize (Slovakia)
2004 – Winner Illustrator of Bologna Book Fair (Italy)
2009 – Tallinn Illustrators Triennial Power of Pictures, Diploma (2nd Prize) (Estonia)
2017 – Gold Award, Global Illustration Award, First Prize (Frankfurt, Germany)
2017 – International Competition Image of the Book, Diploma (Russia)
2017 – Russian Academy of Arts, Diploma (Russia)
2019 – Nami Concours, Purple Island Award (South Korea)
2019 – AOI Poster Prize for Illustration London Stories, Shortlist (Great Britain)
2019 – Book Illustration Festival BookILL Fest, Special Prize (Novo Miloševo, Serbia)
2020 – Nominated for The Hans Christian Andersen Award (IBBY)
2021 – International Competition Image of the Book, Prizewinner (Russia)
2021 – American Illustration 40, Winner (Selected for the American Illustration online collection, USA)
2022 – International Competition Image of the Book, Prizewinner (Russia)
2022 – American Illustration 41, Winner (Selected for the American Illustration online collection, USA)
2023 – American Illustration 42, Winner (Selected for the American Illustration online collection, USA)
2024 – The Mom’s Choice, Gold Award (USA)
2024 – International Competition Image of the Book, Prizewinner (Russia)
2025 – iJungle Illustration Awards, Merit Award

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