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The story follows an experienced Italian juggler who, after a long career, has fallen into poverty and homelessness. Facing the end of his life, he decides to give one final performance near the statue of Our Lady and the Holy Child.
First publish date: August 1978
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Tomie dePaola
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