Smaïn is a young Algerian boy living in a small village in the Atlas Mountains. He is the son of a poor farmer, and his life is filled with hard work and little joy. One day, Smaïn is given the chance to go to the city of Algiers to work as a servant for a wealthy family. He is excited by the prospect of a new life, but soon finds himself in a strange and unfamiliar world. Safti's Summer Day is a story about a young girl named Safti who lives in a small village in the Atlas Mountains. She is the daughter of a poor farmer, and her life is filled with hard work and little joy. One day, Safti is given the chance to go to the city of Algiers to work as a servant for a wealthy family. She is excited by the prospect of a new life, but soon finds herself in a strange and unfamiliar world. As she struggles to adjust to her new life, Safti discovers the beauty of the city and the kindness of its people. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the power of hope.
By Robert Hichens · First published 1905 · Genre: Fiction, Children's Literature, Adventure · 2 chapters