The Family Under the Bridge

Description

Title: The Family Under the Bridge
Author: Natalie Savage Carlson
Publisher: HarperCollins
Format: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9780064402507

The Family Under the Bridge by Natalie Savage Carlson is a classic middle grade novel published in this paperback edition by HarperCollins. Illustrated by Garth Williams, it tells a warm and memorable story set in Paris during the Christmas season.

The story follows Armand, an older man living on the streets who enjoys his independent life and has no wish to become responsible for anyone else. His quiet routine changes when he finds three cold and hungry children living under his bridge with their mother.

At first, Armand wants nothing to do with the children, but their courage, need, and affection slowly change him. The novel explores poverty, homelessness, family, kindness, dignity, and the meaning of home in a gentle way for young readers.