A courageous young girl. A hidden identity. A journey that has inspired readers for more than a century.

After losing everything she holds dear, thirteen-year-old Perrine begins an extraordinary journey across France with little more than hope, determination, and the dream of finding the grandfather she has never met. Fearing rejection, she conceals her identity and quietly earns a place in his factory, where her kindness, intelligence, and unwavering perseverance slowly transform the lives of everyone around her.

Originally published in France as En Famille and later translated into English as Nobody's Girl and Adventures of Perrine, this is Hector Malot's original, unabridged novel. This carefully edited edition preserves the charm of the original story while helping today's readers appreciate its historical setting and timeless message.

Perfect for readers ages 10 and up—as well as adults who enjoy classic literature—this carefully annotated edition of Hector Malot's original, unabridged classic includes:

• A Publisher's Foreword explaining why Nobody's Girl continues to inspire readers today

• Before You Begin—a welcoming introduction that helps modern readers step into Perrine's world

• A map tracing Perrine's remarkable journey across France

• Things You May Wonder About—helpful explanations of unfamiliar words, customs, and places from nineteenth-century France

• Fascinating Did You Know? historical facts that bring Perrine's world to life

• A warm and engaging Meet the Author section about Hector Malot and the inspiration behind his beloved story

• Lessons from Perrine—thoughtful reflections on character building through hope, perseverance, resilience, hard work, resourcefulness, honesty, kindness, and the importance of family.

Filled with adventure, compassion, perseverance, forgiveness, and the enduring power of love, Nobody's Girl remains one of the world's most treasured family classics—a story that speaks as deeply to today's readers as it did when it was first published over 130 years ago.

This edition has been prepared with care by Inner Sound Press to help today's readers enjoy this beloved classic while remaining faithful to Hector Malot's original work. Whether you're discovering Perrine for the first time or returning to an old favorite, this special edition from Inner Sound Press invites you to experience a timeless journey of courage, hope, and finding where you truly belong.

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