Lost in the Future Collection Brings the 2026 Prix Albertine Jeunesse Winner Together in One Must-Have Edition!

Hot on the heels of The Lost in the Future Collection Vol. 1 winning the 2026 Prix Albertine Jeunesse, Papercutz, the kids imprint of Mad Cave Studios, is bringing the full adventure together in one exciting collected volume with LOST IN THE FUTURE COLLECTION.

And yes, Crusaders, this one has the kind of middle-grade sci-fi energy that pulls readers in fast: friendship, danger, mystery, survival, emotional stakes, and one seriously wild trip through time. Basically, the school field trip from another dimension. Literally.

From the GenPet creative team of writer Damián and illustrator Àlex Fuentes, with lettering by Charles Pritchett and Cromatik LTD., and translation by Tom Imber, LOST IN THE FUTURE COLLECTION drops readers into a future where humanity has nearly vanished, nature has reclaimed the planet, and survival depends on one very important question: who can you actually trust when the world you know is gone?

The story begins with a school field trip to an ancient castle. Sounds normal enough, right? A little history, a little sightseeing, maybe a boring teacher speech or two. But things go sideways fast when a dangerous storm erupts, trapping a group of friends in a situation they never saw coming. As they prepare to leave the castle, they are cornered by their class bully, who is ready to unleash another cruel prank.

Only this time, the prank backfires in the biggest way possible.

The kids fall through a tunnel and are transported into the future, a future where mankind has nearly disappeared from the face of the Earth and nature has taken full control. No comfort zone. No easy answers. No adults swooping in to save the day. Just a hostile new world, a fractured group of kids, and the very real challenge of figuring out how to survive long enough to make it back home.

But what makes Lost in the Future stand out is that it is not just about action and danger. There is real emotional weight here, especially as the group is forced to confront not only the world around them, but the pain, fear, and trauma they carry inside. Even their nemesis, the class bully, must face his own wounds if they are going to work together and have any chance of escaping this future alive.

Writer Damián Campanario Hernández, known professionally as Damián, has built an international comics career across education, literary adaptation, historical fiction, and award-winning creator-owned storytelling. Alongside artist Àlex Fuentes, his acclaimed series GenPet reached readers across Europe and the United States, earning recognition for its inventive storytelling and energetic visual style. Now, the creative duo reunites for a thrilling adventure that throws young readers into a world where the rules have changed, the stakes are massive, and every page pushes the journey forward.

Fans of Amulet, The Last Kids on Earth, and City of Dragons should absolutely keep Lost in the Future Collection on their radar. This is a high-stakes adventure packed with mystery, action, friendship, and heart, making it a strong pick for middle-grade readers who love stories where ordinary kids are forced to become extraordinary when the world goes completely upside down.

LOST IN THE FUTURE COLLECTION is more than a collected edition. It is a full-throttle journey into a strange tomorrow, where survival is not just about making it through the wilderness, but learning how to trust, forgive, grow, and fight your way back home.

The future is wild, Crusaders. Better pack snacks!

Lost in the Future Collection goes on sale August 25, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545827574 | $19.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545827581 | $29.99) formats, available at your local bookstore, comic shop, and at papercutz.com.

Papercutz is dedicated to publishing great graphic novels for all ages, from humor and adventure to mystery and heartfelt coming-of-age tales.

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