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The Child And The River (New York Review Books Classics)
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A New Translation Of An Evocative, Huckleberry Finnesque French Bestseller About A Young Farmboy, The River Where He Is Forbidden To Play, And The Adventures That Ensue When He Disobeys His Familys Wishes.The Child And The River Tells A Simple But Haunting Tale. Pascalet, A Boy Growing Up On A Farm In The South Of France, Is Permitted By His Parents To Play Wherever He Likesonly Never By The River. Prohibition Turns Into Temptation: Pascalet Dreams Of Nothing So Much As Heading Down To The River, And One Day, With His Parents Away, He Does. Wandering Along The Bank, Intoxicated With Newfound Freedom, He Falls Asleep In A Rowboat And Wakes To Find Himself Caught In Rapids And Run Aground On An Island Where A Band Of Gypsies Has Pitched Camp Together With Their Trained Bear. Hiding In The Underbrush, Pascalet Observes That The Group Includes A Boy His Age, Who, After Receiving A Whipping, Has Been Left Tied To A Post. This Is Gatzo, And As Soon As Night Falls, Pascalet Sets Him Loose. The Boys Escape In A Boat And Spend An Idyllic Week On The River. But Then The Mysterious Puppeteer Of Souls Arrives, Bringing Their Adventure To An End, And Pascalet Must Go Back Home To Face The Music. Has He Seen The Last Of His New Friend?Long Hailed As A Sort Of French Huckleberry Finn, The Child And The River Is, As Henri Bosco Himself Once Wrote In A Letter To A Friend, A Novel Very Good, I Think, For Children, Adolescents, And Poets. A Beguiling Adventure Story, It Is Also Beautifully Written, Full Of Keenly Observed Details Of The Rivers Wilds, Well Captured By Joyce Zonanas New Translation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Child and the River' about? A: 'The Child and the River' is a novel by Henri Bosco that tells the story of Pascalet, a young farmboy in southern France, who is forbidden to play by the river. The tale explores his adventures after he disobeys his parents and embarks on a journey that includes encountering a band of Gypsies and befriending a boy named Gatzo.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Child and the River'? A: The author of 'The Child and the River' is Henri Bosco, a French writer known for his evocative storytelling and rich prose.
- Q: What age group is 'The Child and the River' suitable for? A: 'The Child and the River' is suitable for children, adolescents, and adults who appreciate beautifully written adventure stories. It is particularly recommended for those who enjoy tales similar to 'Huckleberry Finn'.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Child and the River' have? A: 'The Child and the River' has a total of 96 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Child and the River' published? A: 'The Child and the River' was published on July 11, 2023.
- Q: Is 'The Child and the River' available in different editions? A: The current listing does not specify any different editions; it is available as a paperback.
- Q: What themes does 'The Child and the River' explore? A: 'The Child and the River' explores themes of freedom, adventure, childhood innocence, and the consequences of disobedience.
- Q: Is there a translation available for 'The Child and the River'? A: Yes, 'The Child and the River' features a new translation by Joyce Zonana, making the story accessible to a wider audience.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Henri Bosco? A: Readers can expect a beautifully written narrative full of rich, descriptive details that vividly capture the essence of the river and the characters' experiences.