The Clown of God
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The Clown of God

Tomie dePaola
4.24
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A once-famous Italian juggler, now old and a beggar, gives one final performance before a statue of Our Lady and the Holy Child
Genres: Picture BooksChildrensChristmasFictionReligionChristianHistorical FictionHolidayItalyFaith
48 Pages

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