Andy the Acrobat / Or, Out with the Greatest Show on Earth

Name: Andy the Acrobat / Or, Out with the Greatest Show on Earth
Author: Peter T. Harkness

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About This Book

A resourceful teenage boy, driven from home after clashes with relatives and school, runs away to join a traveling circus. He learns acrobatic skills, endures hardships and narrowly escapes dangers ranging from animal rampages to encounters with hostile strangers, and adapts to life on the road. Through training, quick thinking, and loyalty to new companions, he becomes a capable performer, confronts past troubles, and attains a tangible reward as life with the show reshapes his prospects.

About the Author

Peter T. Harkness

Peter T. Harkness is an author known for his children's literature, particularly the book "Andy the Acrobat / Or, Out with the Greatest Show on Earth." This work captures the excitement and wonder of circus life through the adventures of its young protagonist, Andy. Harkness's writing often reflects themes of adventure and imagination, appealing to young readers and encouraging a sense of curiosity about the world. While not extensively documented, his contributions to children's literature remain a part of the literary heritage that inspires future generations.