A Hundred Million Francs
A Hundred Million Francs by Berna Paul, published by Penguin Books, Limited in 2016, is a captivating tale set in the backstreets of Paris. This edition, available in English and spanning 256 pages, follows a group of scruffy urchin kids as they outsmart thieves to uncover millions of francs stolen from the Paris-Ventimiglia express. The story centers around Gaby, the leader of the gang, and Marion, who, with her collection of stray dogs, embodies the spirit of their adventures.
Readers will find an engaging narrative filled with action and adventure as the children navigate their urban environment. The plot kicks off when a local villain tempts them with a fortune for their beloved headless rocking horse, which they refuse to sell. The subsequent theft of the horse propels them into a series of twists and turns, ultimately leading to a satisfying resolution where the villains face justice. This book presents a blend of juvenile fiction and classic storytelling, making it a noteworthy addition to the genre.
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A bunch of scruffy urchin kids in the backstreets of Paris outwit thieves to uncover the whereabouts of millions of francs stolen from the Paris-Ventimiglia express. Gaby is the leader, but it is super-cool Marion with her collection of stray dogs who is the heart of the gang.
It all begins when a local villain offers the children a fortune for their ‘horse’ – a headless rocking horse, given old tricycle wheels that they ‘ride’ down the steep cobbled street, but they don’t want to part with it. Then, a few days later, the horse is stolen, and so begins an adventure that is full of twists and turns, leading to a satisfying conclusion when the villains receive their comeuppance.
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