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Amos Daragon

Amos Daragon is a Québécois fantasy book series created by Bryan Perro.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Amos Daragon is a Québécois fantasy book series created by Bryan Perro. The series follows Amos Daragon, a 12-year-old boy chosen to become a Mask Wearer and help restore balance between opposing forces in a myth-inspired world. It is a notable example of Quebec-created children's fantasy literature, with a television adaptation produced in Montreal.

Premise

The series follows Amos Daragon, a young boy drawn into a quest involving magical masks and the struggle to restore balance in his world. It is framed as an adventure-fantasy narrative for younger readers.

Publication history

The original series began in 2003 and was written in French by Bryan Perro. English translations appeared beginning in 2009 under the title *The Mask Wearer*.

Adaptations

The property was adapted into an animated children's television series titled *Les aventures d'Amos Daragon*. The adaptation was produced in Montreal by IceWorks Animation and aired on Radio-Canada beginning in 2016.

Reception and reach

Amos Daragon became a widely translated Canadian fantasy series and has been issued in multiple editions and formats. Its international reach is reflected in its translations and later audiovisual adaptation.

Key facts

  • The series was created by Québécois writer and performer Bryan Perro.
  • It centres on Amos Daragon, a 12-year-old protagonist on a quest to become the Mask Wearer.
  • The books combine fantasy adventure with mythology and magical elements.
  • An animated adaptation, *Les aventures d'Amos Daragon*, was produced in Montreal and broadcast on Radio-Canada starting in 2016.
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Canadian context

Amos Daragon is a notable Quebec-created fantasy series and part of Canada's francophone children's and young adult literature. Its television adaptation was produced in Montreal and broadcast on Radio-Canada, making it relevant to Canadian media and publishing audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who created Amos Daragon?
Amos Daragon was created by Québécois writer Bryan Perro.
What is Amos Daragon about?
It follows a 12-year-old boy named Amos Daragon who becomes involved in a quest to become the Mask Wearer and restore balance in a fantasy world.
How many books are in the series?
The original series is commonly described as having 15 volumes.
What genre is Amos Daragon?
It is a fantasy and young adult fiction series.
Has Amos Daragon been adapted for television?
Yes. It was adapted into the animated children's series *Les aventures d'Amos Daragon*.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amos_Daragon
    Supports: Creator, genre, premise, number of volumes, translations, English publication history, and animated adaptation.
  2. Wikipedia (French)https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amos_Daragon
    Supports: French-language origin, creation by Bryan Perro, and translation count stated as 22 languages.
  3. SDMhttps://www.sdm.qc.ca/bibliomanes/Notice.cfm?NoSDM=A328635
    Supports: Publication details for the first volume and plot summary information.
  4. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Perro
    Supports: Bryan Perro as author of the Amos Daragon series and biographical context.