Belle and Sebastien

Description

The son of a gypsy woman, Sebastien is found as a newborn baby in the Alps and brought up by Cesar and his grandchildren Angelina and Jean. Born on the same day, Belle is a beautiful white Pyrenean Mountain Dog who has been neglected and passed on from owner to owner, until one day she escapes from a kennel. When Sebastien rescues the runaway Belle from the wrath of the villagers, the boy and the dog form a lifelong friendship and embark on exciting adventures in the mountains. First published in 1965 to coincide with the internationally successful television series of the same name, Belle and Sebastien is a heart-warming story of camaraderie, adventure and freedom.

Cecile Aubry (1928-2010) was a successful French actress who gave up her career in front of the cameras to devote herself to writing children's novels and screenplays. She is most famous for the Belle et Sebastien series, for which she wrote the books and their television adaptations.

A charming story of adventure and friendship. * Parents in Touch * This is a highly emotive story with tense moments that pull at your heart strings * Primary Times * ...the narrative gently captures the heartfelt connection in a litany of, in Aubry's own words: love, tenderness and faith. Independent readers will easily engage with this delectable novel... * Teachwire *