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Nobody's Girl
Paperback
Classic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025348506
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 330
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Nobody's Girl is a heartrending and triumphant classic of literature, following the arduous journey of a young girl named Perrine. After the death of her parents, Perrine finds herself alone in the world with only a donkey-drawn cart and her own indomitable spirit. Determined to find her late father's estranged family, she travels across the French countryside toward the industrial town of Maraucourt, where her wealthy but stern grandfather resides.
Disguising her identity to find work in her grandfather's sprawling textile mills, Perrine witnesses the harsh realities of industrial labor while seeking a way to bridge the gap between her humble circumstances and her family heritage. As she navigates the challenges of poverty and loneliness, her intelligence and character begin to leave a mark on those around her. A poignant exploration of resilience, integrity, and the universal longing for a place to belong, Nobody's Girl remains a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit. This timeless story captures the essence of a child's struggle against adversity and the ultimate power of kindness and hard work to transform one's destiny.
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