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2004-06-01
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Hope, Laura Lee
The Story of a Calico Clown
Reading ease score: 92.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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"The Story of a Calico Clown" by Laura Lee Hope is a children’s story written during the early 20th century. This delightful tale revolves around the adventures of a vibrant Calico Clown toy who possesses the ability to move and talk when no humans are looking. The underlying theme explores friendship, imagination, and the ups and downs of a beloved toy's life in a world where toys come to life after dark. The narrative follows the Calico Clown as he encounters various challenges after being taken from a toy store by a rambunctious boy named Archibald. From experiencing the thrill of performing tricks and enduring the rough treatment of a child to enduring the misadventures of being stuck in a tree and unexpectedly landing in a man's coat pocket, the Calico Clown's journey is filled with humor and emotion. Ultimately, the Clown's adventures take him through a series of mishaps that lead back to the lives of children who cherish him, culminating in a joyous reunion with his rightful owner, Sidney. The story captures the whimsical essence of childhood play and the transient nature of toys in a child’s heart. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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