"The Boy Wanderer, or No Relations" by Hector Malot follows the adventures of a young boy named Grégoire, who finds himself alone in the world after being abandoned by his father. As he embarks on a journey to find a place where he belongs, Grégoire encounters various people, each with their own stories and struggles. Through the kindness of strangers and the challenges he faces, he learns about friendship, resilience, and the importance of home. The novel poignantly explores themes of family, love, and the search for identity, showcasing Malot’s trademark empathy and humanism. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 534 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Forgotten Books .

Hector Malot (May 20, 1830 - July 17, 1907) was a French writer born in La Bouille, Seine-Maritime. In total Malot wrote over 70 books. By far his most famous book is Sans Famille (Nobody's Boy, 1878), which deals with the travels of the young orphan Remi, who is sold to the street musician Vitalis at age 10. Sans Famille gained fame as a children's book, though it was not originally intended as such.