Toby Tyler; or, Ten Weeks with a Circus facts for kids
Toby Tyler; or, Ten Weeks with a Circus is a classic children's book. It was written by "James Otis," which was the pen name for an author named James Otis Kaler.
Toby's Circus Adventure
Toby Tyler tells the exciting story of a ten-year-old orphan boy. Toby runs away from his foster home, where he wasn't very happy. He decides to join a traveling circus, thinking it will be a fun and free life.
Life Under the Big Top
However, Toby quickly learns that circus life isn't always glamorous. His new boss, Mr. Stubbs, is a very strict and sometimes unkind person. Toby discovers that the circus looks exciting from the outside, but the reality of working there is quite different. He has to work hard and faces many challenges.
Lessons Learned with Mr. Stubbs
Toby's best friend in the circus is a chimpanzee, also named Mr. Stubbs. Through his adventures with the chimpanzee, Toby learns important lessons. He learns about making good choices and thinking before acting. The story shows what can happen when you follow your feelings without thinking things through. It teaches Toby to use his brain and his conscience to guide him.
