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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1978 · Est. 11 min read-aloud
The Clown of God
Written & illustrated by Tomie dePaola
A juggler's last performance on Christmas Eve may lead to a miracle.
48 pages· 1,403 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Giovanni, once a celebrated juggler, finds himself poor and forgotten. As Christmas Eve approaches, he decides to perform one last time with his colorful balls. Will this act bring about a miracle? Discover the magic and wonder of a legend where hope and talent intertwine, leading to an unexpected Christmas miracle that could change everything for Giovanni.
From the publisher
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…
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 1,403
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 600L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
6.1
out of 7
The author & illustrator
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.7
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 27492
Publication
- Published
- March 6, 2018
- First published
- January 1, 1978
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781534414273
- LCCN
- 2017015884
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