02381cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500011001051000028001162450082001442640051002263000047002773360026003243370026003503380036003765000023004125000031004355080017004665201415004835340045018986530022019436530031019658560042019969990017020382474UtSlPG20260610133058.0mcr n260607r2001||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZaPS1 aDarlington, Edgar B. P.14aThe Circus Boys on the Flying Rings; Or, Making the Start in the Sawdust Life 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2001 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aCircus boys series aRelease date is 2001-01-01 aGreg Berckes a"The Circus Boys on the Flying Rings; Or, Making the Start in the Sawdust Life" by Edgar B. P. Darlington is a children’s adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows two boys, Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, who dream of joining a circus and embarking on thrilling escapades filled with excitement and friendship. Throughout their journey, they encounter challenges, including the strict authority of Phil's uncle, leading to moments of both peril and triumph, as they navigate the highs and lows of seeking their dreams in the dazzling world of the circus. The opening of the story introduces us to Phil and Teddy as they daydream about performing aerial stunts like trapeze artists. Phil’s life is fraught with difficulties due to his miserly uncle, who scorns his ambitions. After a confrontation with his uncle over Phil's desire to attend the circus—a rare pleasure since his mother’s death—Phil finds himself homeless but optimistic. He seeks work and helps a circus manager save a lion's cage on the brink of toppling, which earns him a ticket to the show and begins to establish his place in this thrilling new world. This opening sets the stage for Phil's evolution from a restricted boy into a budding circus performer, capturing the reader’s attention with themes of adventure, resilience, and the quest for freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aAdventure stories aCircus -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2474 c44555d44555