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100 1 _aWebster, Frank V.
245 1 0 _aJack the runaway; or, On the road with a circus
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-06-27
508 _aDavid Edwards, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Cupples & Leon Company, 1909
653 _aMystery and detective stories
653 _aCircus -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aRunaway teenagers -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68413
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