Piciul

Piciul follows Daniel Eyssette, the youngest son in a French family. He tells the story as his family falls into poverty. Their factory nears ruin after fires, a strike, and costly disputes. They leave their home and move to Lyon.

Daniel later earns a scholarship, while his brother Jacques helps their father. At school, Daniel gains a nickname linked to his small size. He is a sensitive child who struggles to grow up.

This novel by Alphonse Daudet draws on his own life. It was his first novel. This Romanian paperback edition dates from 2012 and targets young readers.