Mon bel oranger

Synopsis of Mon bel oranger

«Mon bel oranger» is the young adult novel by José Mauro de Vasconcelos, published by Poche Jeunesse in paperback (251 pages, in French).

The novel follows Zézé, a five-year-old Brazilian boy from a poor family with a mischievous imagination, who finds refuge in Minguinho, a small orange tree to whom he confides his dreams and sorrows. Between pranks, punishments and moments of tenderness, Zézé discovers the harshness of life and the comfort of a friend who listens to him.

First installment of the «Zezé» series, originally published in 1968 as «Meu Pé de Laranja Lima»; French translation by Alice Raillard.

Aimed at readers aged 10 to 12 and at those who enjoy classics of children's and young adult literature.