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Circus & Carnival

Little Man and the Big Thief

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  • 1969 first published
  • 162 pages
  • 2 editions
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Little Man and the Big Thief is a 1969 circus fiction novel by Erich Kästner. Key subjects include circus.

At about 162 pages, most readers finish it in 2–3 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Fantasy
  • Fantasy fiction
  • Circus
  • Children's fiction

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Quick answers

Who wrote Little Man and the Big Thief?

Little Man and the Big Thief was written by Erich Kästner and first published in 1969.

What genre is Little Man and the Big Thief?

It is usually shelved as Circus & Carnival.

How long is Little Man and the Big Thief?

The median edition has 162 pages, about 2–3 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Little Man and the Big Thief?

Readers who like it often enjoy Pantomime, Doctor Dolittle's caravan and If I Ran the Circus.

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