Books like Sans famille by Hector Malot
In 19th‑century France, a young boy named René, deemed an orphan, discovers the man he believed was his father is a traveling salesman. When that man sells René to a wandering circus troupe, the boy is thrust into a life of adventure and street performance. The novel follows René as he confronts hardship, learns resilience, and navigates the world of traveling entertainers, all while longing for family and belonging.
First publish date: 1879
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Hector Malot
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