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The Clown of God

Tomie dePaola

This beautiful new edition of Tomie dePaola's 1978 classic retelling of a French legend stars a little juggler whose unique talent leads him to what might be a Christmas miracle.

Little Giovanni is poor and homeless, but he can do something wonderful: he can juggle.

The people of Sorrento marvel at his talents, and before long, he becomes famous throughout Italy for his rainbow of colored balls that delight the nobility and townspeople alike. But as the years pass, Giovanni grows old, and his talents begin to fail him. No longer a celebrated performer, he is once again poor and homeless, begging for his food.

Until one Christmas Eve, when Giovanni picks up his rainbow of colored balls once more. And what happens next just might be a miracle...

Book Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
  • Publish Date: Mar 5th, 2019
  • Pages: 48
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 10.80in - 8.40in - 0.20in - 0.45lb
  • EAN: 9781534430129
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: Legends, Myths, Fables - GeneralHistorical - RenaissancePerforming Arts - Circus

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About the Author

dePaola, Tomie: - Tomie dePaola (1934-2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children's classic Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children's Literature Legacy Award for "significant and lasting contribution to children's literature." A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.

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