Jane Smiley
Strays of Paris
Strays of Paris
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In the French countryside, Paras, a spirited young racehorse, finds herself in the bustling streets of Paris after escaping from her stable. There, she meets Frida, two ducks, and a crow, and enjoys life in the city's green spaces. However, everything changes when she meets Étienne, a human boy, and discovers a hidden part of Paris, the ivy-walled house where he and his great-grandmother live. A beautiful and heartwarming story about friendship, love, and freedom, "The Strays of Paris" explores the unlikely bond between humans and animals.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Paras, a spirited young racehorse living in a stable in the French countryside, sets out on an unexpected adventure when she pushes open the gate of her stall and finds herself in the dazzling streets of Paris. Along the way, she meets a German shorthaired pointer named Frida, two irrepressible ducks, and an opinionated crow. Life amongst the animals in the city's lush green spaces is enjoyable for a time, until Paras meets a human boy named Étienne.
Étienne is a kind-hearted boy who lives with his nearly one-hundred-year-old great-grandmother in a secluded, ivy-walled house in Paris. The two form an unlikely friendship, and Paras discovers a new, otherworldly part of Paris: the secluded, ivy-walled house where the boy and his great-grandmother live quietly and keep to themselves. As Christmas nears, the unlikely friendship between human and animal grows stronger, but questions arise about how long Paras can live undiscovered in Paris and how long Étienne can keep her all to himself.
Jane Smiley's novel is a charming and beguiling celebration of friendship, love, and freedom, reminding us of the bright spots even in dark times. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the story is filled with heartwarming moments that will leave readers feeling uplifted and inspired.
In conclusion, The Strays of Paris is a captivating story that celebrates the intrinsic need for friendship, love, and freedom. With its well-developed characters, heartwarming moments, and charming writing, it is a must-read for anyone who loves animals, literature, or simply a good story.
Weight: 206g
Dimension: 131 x 196 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529052992
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