Finding Francois

By Gus Gordon,

Book cover of Finding Francois: A Story about the Healing Power of Friendship

Book description

Alice wanted a sister, or even a brother, but what she needed was a friend. And when she found him... she found so much more.

In this exquisite, gently funny, and reassuring tale, the lucky and lovely friendship between Alice and Francois spans the length of the River Seine and…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Finding Francois as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I was so touched by this book, which very delicately recounts the story of a little pig named Alice who lives in Paris with her grand-mère. One day her grandmother passes on, and Alice must learn to mend her own broken heart by finding new friendship with someone who lives many miles away.

This gentle and humorous story is a testament to the healing power of friendship, even those that are long-distance.

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