02269cam a22003373u 4500 68413 UtSlPG 20260610134559.0 m cr n 260607r20221909utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 09024453 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Webster, Frank V. Jack the runaway; or, On the road with a circus Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-06-27 David Edwards, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Jack the Runaway; or, On the Road with a Circus" by Frank V. Webster is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Jack Allen, who lives under the strict care of Professor Klopper while his parents are away on a trip. Tired of his guardian's harsh treatment and longing for fun, Jack decides to escape his confines and sneak out to attend a local vaudeville show, setting off a series of adventurous challenges as he fends for himself. The opening portion introduces us to Jack's strained relationship with Professor Klopper, who emphasizes discipline over enjoyment. Jack's fleeting dreams of attending the vaudeville show and finding friends turn into rebellion when he sells his catching glove to buy a ticket. His determination to enjoy life and break free from the professor's rule leads him to sneak out, prompting fear and excitement. Faced with adversity, including a false accusation from Professor Klopper regarding a stolen gold cup, Jack ultimately opts to run away, becoming determined to chart his own course despite numerous challenges that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Cupples & Leon Company, 1909 Mystery and detective stories Circus -- Juvenile fiction Runaway teenagers -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68413 109227 109227