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Circus & Carnival

Andy the Acrobat

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  • 1907 first published
  • 180 pages
  • 10 editions
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Peter T. Harkness's Andy the Acrobat (1907) is a circus fiction novel. Readers will find themes of circus.

It has been published in 10 editions. On Project Gutenberg it was downloaded 405 times in the last 30 days.

At about 180 pages, most readers finish it in 3–4 hours. It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

About Andy the Acrobat

"Andy the Acrobat" by Peter T. Harkness is a children's novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Andy Wildwood, a spirited sixteen-year-old boy full of natural acrobatic talent, who finds himself at odds with the rigid expectations of his unloving Aunt Lavinia and the confines of village life. After being expelled from school for his acrobatic antics, Andy dreams of escaping to join a circus and pursue a life filled with excitement and freedom. The opening of the book introduces Andy's troubles with the schoolmaster, Mr. Darrow, who is furious with him for repeatedly causing chaos in the classroom with his daring stunts. After a series of mishaps leads to Andy's expulsion, he reflects sorrowfully on his unkind living situation with Aunt Lavinia and wishes for a more adventurous life. As he grapples with the consequences of his actions and seeks a way out of his predicament, Andy's determination to embrace circus life becomes apparent. His acrobatic talents and adventurous spirit set the stage for a journey filled with challenges and opportunities for growth.
Summary from Project Gutenberg (automatically generated)

Opening line

“"Andrew Wildwood!" The village schoolmaster of Fairview spoke this name in a tone of severity.”

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Circus
  • Children's stories, American
  • Circus, Juvenile fiction

Quick answers

Who wrote Andy the Acrobat?

Andy the Acrobat was written by Peter T. Harkness and first published in 1907.

What genre is Andy the Acrobat?

It is usually shelved as Circus & Carnival.

How long is Andy the Acrobat?

The median edition has 180 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

Is Andy the Acrobat free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

What books are similar to Andy the Acrobat?

Readers who like it often enjoy Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue Playing Circus (Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue), Madeline and the Gypsies and The Fairy Caravan.

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