A Boy's Journey - World Classics of Young Adult Literature

Author: (French) Malot, translated by Tang Zhen
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: The protagonist of this book, Remy, is dedicated to the readers. The moment this character appears, he is vivid and captivating, gripping the readers' hearts. How a fragile child survives in such a helpless society is the theme that runs through the story. As soon as the book is opened, it becomes irresistible. What brings us relief and joy is that Remy is not alone in his arduous and winding life of wandering. He has Barberin, the mother who loves him as her own child; Vitellius, the old man who teaches him how to be a person, read, and sing; "Beauty," the girl who is closely connected to him, and the little dog; the kind farmer who takes him in; Lise, the girl who falls deeply in love with him; and the lovely Marcia who shares his joys and sorrows. There are also Mrs. Milligan, who accidentally takes him in. The kind and selfless qualities of these people highlight the ugliness of scum like Garofoli and Mr. Milligan in society.