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The clown's smile

by Mike Thaler (1986)

About this book

An elusive smile flies from clown to acrobat to lion tamer to other people at the circus, until the clown's crying prompts its return.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe clown's smile Lead Character

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