Joe Strong on the Trapeze; Or, The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer

"Joe Strong on the Trapeze; Or, The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer" by Vance Barnum is a fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on Joe Strong, a young and aspiring magician and trapeze artist, who embarks on a thrilling adventure in the circus world. With a background in performing magic and acrobatics, Joe faces challenges, forms friendships, and navigates the complexities of circus life while striving for success and recognition. At the start of the narrative, Joe is performing a series of magic tricks alongside his mentor, Professor Alonzo Rosello, during a show. The performance takes a dangerous turn when the professor's "fire trick" goes awry, leading Joe to display quick thinking and bravery to avert a catastrophe. The opening passages introduce Joe's character, his backstory, including his connection to circus heritage, and express his passion for performance. As Joe contemplates his future, he receives a tempting offer from a rival circus, prompting him to reflect on his aspirations and the potential for new beginnings in the turbulent and exciting world of circus entertainment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Barnum, Vance
Title Joe Strong on the Trapeze; Or, The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Reading Level Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Circus performers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Circus -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Aerialists -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 28642
Release Date
Last Update Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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