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Harold the Ghost, a fourteen‑year‑old albino boy, finds himself trapped in a lackluster and seemingly indifferent home. Feeling unloved, he decides to escape and embarks on a journey that leads him to a circus. There, he works with elephants, gaining a new sense of purpose and belonging as he searches for a deeper understanding of himself.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Iain Lawrence
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