Books like Henry Reed's big show by Keith Robertson
Henry Reed had intended to start his career as a theatre producer in the modest town of Grover’s Corner. But the heat of summer fuelled a daring ambition: he organized a rock‑music festival, followed by an energetic rodeo that shocked the local community. With only a few weeks to prepare, Henry’s daring productions test his resolve, his creativity, and the limits of what a young producer can achieve in a small town.
First publish date: 1970
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Keith Robertson
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