Reviews

Son of the Circus: A Victorian Story by E.L. Norry

crikeyastoria's review

3.0

I can see this being valuable and exciting for kids! However thought the writing style was a bit stunted and swapped to frequently between language of the time period and modern day language for me to be fully immersed in either time period. Characters were sweet though and I enjoyed Ted a lot even though we was a bit moany haha

bluewithstars's review

5.0

Another excellent book in the Voices Series. This will go straight into my classroom for children to choose.

jennyholderliv's review

informative slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

awishingrad's review

5.0

I loved this book and the insight into voices that have been so underrepresented in literature. Ted is a mixed-race boy living with his mother and older brother when their long-absent father arrives one day to take Ted off to join the circus. Terrified of horses and confused by the appearance of a father he's never known Ted is faced with adjusting to a new life, and a new way of thinking about himself.
I was so happy to read a story centering voices and lives we have, until now, read so little about. what a great and important book for school readers!