Nobody'S Boy

by Hector Malot, Malot Hector, Ettore Malot, et al.

Book Overview

"Nobody's Boy" (original title: "Sans Famille") is a novel by French author Hector Malot. The story follows the life of an orphan boy named Remi, who is abandoned as a young child and goes on a journey to find his true identity and place in the world. Remi is taken in by a kind street performer named Vitalis, who teaches him to play the harp and perform in the streets. Together with Vitalis and his troupe of performing animals, Remi travels across...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9357489010
• ISBN13: 9789357489010
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Beautiful emotional story about an orphan boy looking for a family of his own.

This book will make you cry but it's such a wonderful moving story that teaches children (and adults) about friendship, empathy, love and the important things in life. A true gem in children's book but the japanese tv series (translated in various languages) is a must for everyone who can get a chance. As a child I watched it every day and laughed and cried every time.

French Dickensian story

This is the wonderfully moving story of an orphan who hopes to one day find his true family. There are many interesting subplots as well about the general condition of orphan children throughout 19th France, very much like Dickens revealed similar mistreatment of youth through his highly critical and scrutinizing enlightenment.This story is bound to have you shed a few tears. If you ever the opportunity, watch the tv mini-series of the same title.If a great tale for children, it remains an equally edifying narrative for adults. Read it !