Alone in the World' is Hector Malot's classic story about foundling Rémi on his journey through France. This beautiful edition was illustrated by Golden Pencil winner Charlotte Dematons. The journey of foundling Rémi The beloved 'Alone in the World' is an indispensable part of the canon of children's books that have struck a chord for generations. It is the story of the 8-year-old foundling Rémi who is sold by his foster parents to street musician Vitalis. This begins his long wandering through 19th-century France, in which he finds himself completely alone after the death of Vitalis. Translated and edited by Tiny Fisscher Thanks to the accessible editing by Tiny Fisscher, a new group of readers can sob over the fate of foundling Rémi. The new, smooth translation makes this edition suitable for both children and adults.