Ten Thumb Sam
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2007
- Category
- Circus, Mysteries & Detective Stories, General
- Recommended Age
- 9 to 12
- Recommended Grade
- 4 to 7
- Recommended Reading age
- 9 to 12
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781551436999
- Publish Date
- Sep 2007
- List Price
- $7.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781554697298
- Publish Date
- Oct 2007
- List Price
- $9.99
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Description
Sam Stringbini, the youngest son in a family of circus performers, is living every kid's dream, except for the fact that he is no good on the high wire, trapezes freak him out and magic mystifies him. When the Triple Top Circus is threatened by repeated acts of sabotage, Sam is the number one suspect. To clear his name, Sam enlists the help of his cousin, Harriet, and discovers that, while he may never be a sword-swallower or a lion-tamer, he just might be able to save the circus.
About the author
Awards
- Commended, CCBC Best Books
- Commended, Resource Links "The Year's Best"
Excerpt: Ten Thumb Sam (by (author) Rachel Dunstan Muller)
Max put his hand on Sam's shoulder. "C'mon. You're not giving up already, are you?"
"Already?" said Sam. "I've tried everything! It's hopeless."
"You haven't tried everything. Have you talked to the clowns yet? You'd be a natural with them."
"Thanks a lot."
Editorial Reviews
"A cute, cozy mystery for young readers…Recommended."
CM Magazine
"An absolutely delightful book."
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