The Man Who Loved Clowns

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The Man Who Loved Clowns

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Derlita loves her Uncle Pucky, who has Down's Syndrome, but sometimes he embarrasses her. Derlita is afraid to have people come to her house because of what they might say about her Uncle. When the family moves to a new town, Derlita has trouble making new friends because she doesn't want them to know about her Uncle. But Avanelle won't let Derlita avoid her forever and Derlita is forced to realize the value of this new friendship and Pucky's enduring love.

By June Rae Wood. Hyperion Press, 1995 (reissue). 256 pages. Fiction. Ages 9-12.

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☺Reviewer: Paige, 11 yrs old from Massachusetts.

I loved this book, but it was so sad!

Received 3/10/07

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☺Reviewer: Renzi, 13 yrs old from Jefferson, Mo.

I Love it!!!!!! I am now reading Turtle on a Fence Post because I loved that book!

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☺Reviewer: Julie

I just finished The Man Who Loved Clowns at school, and I loved it! It had the funnyness and sadness that makes a great book! As it showed the life of Delrita, I was touched. Everybody must read this!

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☺Reviewer: Sarah, 12 yrs old from South Carolina.

I loved The Man Who Loved Clowns. I can't wait to finish Turtle on a Fence Post. I was touched by the book. This book is great for anyone.

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