Nobody's Boy by Hector Malot
Sans Famille
The book is a touching narrative about an orphaned boy who, after being mistreated by his adoptive parents, runs away and embarks on a series of adventures across France. Throughout his journey, he faces hardships and meets various people who help him grow and learn valuable life lessons. His resilience and kindness win him friends and a sense of family, despite his lack of traditional roots. The story is a testament to the human spirit and the quest for identity, belonging, and the meaning of home.
The 2024th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 1878
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- French
- Avg User Rating
-
(3.3)
- Alternate Titles
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- En Famille
- Sans Famille
- The Foundling
- Without Family
- Χωρίς οικογένεια
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 15th on The Little Big Bulgaria Read (Bulgaria)
- 17th on The Books That Built The French (TNS-Sofres/SNCF–Lire)
- 52nd on Big Read (Bulgarian) (Bulgaria)
- 472nd on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 501 Must-Read Books (LibraryThing)