Nobody's Boy

Sans Famille

A classic French novel by Hector Malot following the adventures of Rémi, a young boy raised by a poor French peasant woman, Mother Barberin.When her husband returns and sells Rémi to an itinerant street performer named Vitalis, the boy begins a life of wandering across France. Vitalis, though stern, proves to be a kind and cultured guardian who teaches Rémi music and performing arts alongside his troupe of trained animals.

First published in 1878, this edition is derived from the book published in 1916 with 10 color illustrations by Thelma Gooch. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.