By E. L. Norry (author) Part of the Voices series
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Voices: Son of the Circus - A Victorian Story explores the life of a young mixed-race boy, Ted, living with his mother and poorly older brother in Victorian Bradfield.
When a stranger, a man the boys don't remember ever seeing before, appears in their kitchen, Ted is hit with a shocking revelation. This man is his father – the first black circus owner in Victorian Britain, Pablo Fanque. Before Ted can recover from his shock, he is sent away with Pablo to learn the tricks of the circus trade.
Pablo is determined for Ted to follow in his footsteps. But can Ted adapt to this terrifying new life amongst strangers? And will he ever see his beloved mother and brother again?
Fresh new voice, E. L. Norry, continues this exciting new series that explores authentic and moving accounts of the life of British immigrants throughout history. Norry shows us a fascinating and rarely seen world that's sure to hook young readers.
ABOUT THE SERIES: VOICES A thrilling series showcasing some of the UK’s finest writers for young people Voices reflects the authentic, unsung stories of our past Each shows that, even in times of great upheaval, a myriad of people have arrived on this island and made a home for themselves – from Roman times to the present day Perfect for teaching children about inclusivity and diversity.
'E. L. Norry’s Son of the Circus is perfect for children with an itch to run away to spit and sawdust and rearing horses, in a fictionalised account of Pablo Fanque, the first black circus proprietor in Victorian Britain. A joy of a book: exciting and brilliantly vivid.' - Katherine Rundell
Emma Norry is a rising star with a particular interest in exploring difficult issues and complex characters. She is the author of Amber Undercover (written under Em Norris) and Son of the Circus , part of Scholastic’s Voices series which was shortlisted for the Diverse Book Awards.
She says: 'Finding reading a challenge shouldn't deter anyone from enjoying a good story. I believe that stories are how we make sense of the world; they are an essential part of who we are and what makes us human.'
Though historical fiction, Fablehouse draws on Emma’s personal experiences as a mixed-race child and teenager growing up in the care system in Cardiff, Wales.
Emma Norry has a BA (Hons) in Film and an MA in Screenwriting.
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Voices: Son of the Circus - A Victorian Story explores the life of a young mixed-race boy, Ted, living with his mother and poorly older brother in Victorian Bradfield. When a stranger, a man the boys don't remember ever seeing before, appears in their kitchen, Ted is hit with a shocking revelation.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Son of the Circus - A Victorian Story and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Son of the Circus - A Victorian Story features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Historical Fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Son of the Circus - A Victorian Story was written by E. L. Norry and published by Scholastic
Son of the Circus - A Victorian Story has 199 pages
Yes it is part of Voices series
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