Leo the Circus Boy; or, Life under the great white canvas by Edward Stratemeyer
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"Leo the Circus Boy; or, Life under the Great White Canvas" by Edward Stratemeyer is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young boy named Leo Dunbar who, after escaping from a harsh farm life under the care of Daniel Hawkins, ends up in the circus world, filled with excitement, danger, and adventure. As a talented gymnast, Leo aims to make a name for himself in
the circus while navigating the challenges posed by his past. At the start of the book, Leo is introduced as a daring and agile boy who finds himself in conflict with the miserly Hawkins family, where he works after losing his parents. The opening chapter captures a pivotal moment when Leo's exceptional agility saves him from an imminent beating. Just then, an escaped lion from a nearby circus disrupts the scene, leading Leo to heroically capture the lion, showcasing his bravery and acrobatics. This thrilling encounter sets the stage for Leo's journey into the world of the circus as he seeks freedom and adventure while confronting the complexities of his past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | Leo the Circus Boy; or, Life under the great white canvas |
| Credits | Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Circus -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35821 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35821-5 |
| Release Date | Apr 10, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 551 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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