The Young Acrobat facts for kids
Alger, 1868
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| Author | Horatio Alger, Jr. |
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| Original title | The Young Acrobat of the Great North American Circus |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Boys' book |
| Publisher | Frank A. Munsey |
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Publication date
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1888 |
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The Young Acrobat of the Great North American Circus is an exciting adventure book for young readers by Horatio Alger, Jr.. It tells the story of a brave boy who joins the circus. The book first appeared in parts in a magazine called Golden Argosy in 1887. It was later published as a full book in 1888 by Frank A. Munsey in New York. The idea for the circus setting came from Alger's friend, the famous showman P. T. Barnum.
Contents
The Story of Kit's Adventure
This section explores the exciting journey of Kit, the main character. It covers his challenges and how he finds his place.
Kit's Difficult Start
The story begins with Kit, a young teenage boy. He is an orphan, meaning he has no parents. Sadly, his inheritance is stolen by his guardian. This guardian is supposed to take care of him. Instead, the guardian sends Kit to work for a very mean blacksmith. The blacksmith is not kind to Kit at all.
Running Away to the Circus
Kit decides he cannot stay with the blacksmith. He bravely runs away from the difficult situation. He then finds a new home and a new life. Kit joins a traveling circus. This is a big change from his old life. The blacksmith tries to find Kit and bring him back. But Kit manages to stay hidden from him.
Becoming a Circus Star
In the circus, Kit discovers his amazing talents. He works hard and becomes a very popular performer. He turns into a big star in the circus world. His skills as an acrobat impress everyone. He finds success and happiness in his new life.
Finding His True Place
Later in the story, Kit gets help from a kind man. This man was a good friend of Kit's father. With his help, Kit's stolen inheritance is returned to him. He is finally able to get back what was rightfully his. Kit is restored to his proper place in the world. He finds justice and a happy ending.
