TOBY TYLER Author:James Otis Toby Tyler runs away from an unhappy life with his strict uncle to join the circus. There he is worked hard, but also finds friendships, including skeleton man, fat lady, and an old monkey who he names Mr. Stubbs. Time and fate eventually advance him from selling peanuts to being part of a popular circus act. The book was made into a popular ... more »children's movie by the same title.« less
This classic has often been copied but never bettered. One boy and one chimp win everyones' heart including the readers. Makes an excellent book for chapter by chapter reading out loud in school or family.