Middernachteiland #1

Four young adventurers stand at the jungle's edge with the ocean glimmering behind them — a determined girl with a blonde braid holds a map, while a confident girl carrying a stick, a curious boy, and a smaller child in overalls gather around her, tiny crabs scuttling at their feet. Lylian and Grebil launch Middernachteiland with this opener, "De automaat ontwaakt," and the cover's lush tropical greens and bright, expressive character work immediately signal an adventure series with real heart. Published by Dupuis in 2025, it's a very promising start to what looks like a thrilling island mystery for younger readers.