The Story

On a sultry August day in the summer of 1836, a young boy from the countryside of Bordeaux is abandoned to his fate on the streets of Paris, by his unscrupulous cousin. Far from being the “City of Light,” for the poor and the homeless the city can be a dark and dangerous place. For 11-year old Lucien Lehun this is his new home.

After the death of Lucien’s well-to-do uncle, his cousin takes control of the family estate and decides to rid himself of his new ward, and steal the inheritance left to Lucien. It is this selfish ambition that lands Lucien – frightened, penniless, and alone – on the streets of Paris with only his treasured copy of “Robinson Crusoe” to call his own. 

As Lucien struggles to survive, it is the lessons learned from his uncle, and the constant companionship of a very special dog that prove more valuable than money. The little dog and the boy become an inseparable team, caring for each other through good times and bad, like Crusoe and Man-Friday, in Lucien’s favorite book. By staying true to the values of generosity, charity and optimism, instilled in him by his beloved uncle, they not only survive, but, thrive against all odds.

The Authors

Based on an unfinished work by Mary Nelson Carter, author of “Phases of Life Where the Galax Grows,” and, adapted and expanded by Perry Vayo, the timeless lessons of A Fox in Paris, are as important, for readers of any age, now, as they were more than a century ago. With generosity, selflessness, and personal honor in dwindling supply these days, this story is a warm-hearted, captivating, and elegantly written reminder of their eternal value. It’s a story we can all take to heart.

Bonus Feature: Explore Modern Day Paris in 3-D

Updated to take advantage of the new and growing eBook format, the book has been enhanced with well-integrated interactivity to make it not only a better bed-time story, but also a opportunity to begin learning about the Paris of today, while reading about the Paris of yesterday. Taking advantage of web-based 3-D mapping technology, the reader can actually “see” where the story is occurring and explore the city in a way never before possible.

Buy It Now!

A Fox in Paris is truly a unique and ground-breaking interactive reading experience. It represents the first real example at what Infonouveau is striving to accomplish in this new medium of electronic books. We are confident that readers, both young and old, will enjoy our new take on this wonderful “new” bed-time story.