Cover of Toby Tyler ; or, Ten weeks with a circus
Read Time: ~2.6 hr

Toby Tyler ; or, Ten weeks with a circus

by James Otis (1997)

About this book

Follows the adventures of a young boy who runs away to join the circus and discovers, contrary to his expectations, that circus life is not always carefree and happy.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreToby Tyler ; or, Ten weeks with a circus Lead Character

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