Toby Tyler

By James Otis

Toby Tyler or ten weeks with a circus is a children's novel that follows a young boy's quest for adventure when he runs away to join a traveling circus. In a small town, he watches the circus set up, dreaming of a life filled with excitement and fun. After a conversation with a candy vendor, he is inspired to leave his strict uncle and work as an assistant to the vendor. However, Toby soon learns that the circus life isn't as glamorous as he imagined. His new job is filled with challenges, particularly with a gruff employer. As Toby navigates this new world, he forms an unexpected friendship with an old monkey, and begins to understand the complexities of life on the road. The story focuses on Toby's personal growth, as he confronts the hardships of circus life and learns valuable lessons about friendship, work, and responsibility. His journey offers a glimpse into the realities of a life far from the carefree existence he initially hoped for.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9371462566
• ISBN13: 9789371462563
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"