{"product_id":"9781407191416","title":"Son of the Circus - A Victorian Story by E.L. Norry","description":"?      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.\"The      superb Voices series takes unsung      heroes of the past and imagines them recounting the story of their      remarkable lives' \" - The Times      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.         \"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      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.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56312292606325,"sku":"9781407191416","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781407191416.jpg?v=1762821393","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781407191416","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}