x dismiss this message
Did you know you can edit this page?
-
Sign Into Shelfari
-
Choose something to edit
-
Save your contributions
see page history
Description edit
“Nobody’s Boy” by Hector Malot is a masterpiece in children’s literature that is deeply meaningful and moving for adults as well. The story revolves around an orphan boy, abandoned by his family. He was raised by his kind adopted mother, and was sold by his adopted father in hardship to a... read more
Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
Characters/People edit
- Mattia: Remi's friend. Musician.
- Capitano: White Spaniel. A Chief performer in Vitalis' troupe.
- Lise: A mute girl.
- Signor Vitalis: Street performer. Violin player.
- Mr. James Milligan: Add a description of this character.
- Remi: The main protagonist of the novel. He's a young boy (8years old) who was abandoned by his wealthy parents when Barberins adopted him.
- Signor Garofoli: A man of poor morals.
- Arthur Milligan
- Mother Barberin: Woman who was mother to Remi until he was sold. Huband of Jerome Barerin.
- Dulcie: Clever Dog
- Bob
- Uncle Gaspard: A miner
- Zerbino: One of the clever dogs in Vitals' troupe
- Alexix
- Catherine
- Mamma
- Driscoll
- M. Acquin
- Ricardo
- Benny
- Jerome Barberin: Husband of Mother Barberin
- M. Espinassous
- Etiennette
- Christina
- Bergounhoux
- Mr. Pretty-heart: A monkey
- Mendes
- Allen
- Benjamin
Quotes edit
-
“Will it always be like this? Will I never find anyone to love for ever?”
Setting & Locations edit
- Paris
- France
- Chavanon
- Swan: A pleasure boat
- London
- England
- Varses
- Hotel Du Cantal
- Ussel
- Toulouse
- Jerusalem
- Egypt
- Switzerland
First Sentence edit
I was a foundling.
Table of Contents edit
I. My Village Home
II. My Adopted Father
III. Signor Vitalis' Company
IV. The Maternal House
V. En Route
VI. My Debut
VII. Child and Animal Learning
VII. One Who Had Known a King
IX. Arrested
X. Homeless
XI. Another Boys Mother
XII. The Masters's Consent
XIII. Weary Dreary Days
XIV. The Death of Pretty-Heart
XV. Faithful Friends
XVI. The Padrone
XVII. Poor Vitalis
XVIII. New Friends
XIX. Disaster
XX. Mattia
XXI. Meeting Old Friends
XXII. Imprisoned in a Mine
XXIII. Once More upon the Way
XXIV. Friendship that Is True
XXV. Mother, Brothers and Sisters
XXVI. Bitter Disappointment
XXVII. A Distressing Discovery
XXVII. A Mysterious Stranger
XXIX. In Prison
XXX. Escape
XXXI. Hunting for the Swan
XXXII. Find a Real Mother
XXXIII. The Dream Come True
Series & Lists edit
This is book 402 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)
This is book 8 of 55 in Biblioteca das Raparigas. (publisher edition list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Hector Malot (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Emile Bayard (Illustrator) - Original
First Edition edit
Original Language: French
Publisher: E. Dentu
Country: France
Publication Date: 1878
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 400
Publisher: E. Dentu
Country: France
Publication Date: 1878
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 400
Subjects edit
We’re hiding the errata, movie connections, books that influenced this book, books influenced by this book, books that cite this book and books cited by this book sections. If you would like to add content to them, you must first make them visible.
