Wild Boy, Rob Lloyd Jones
Wild Boy, Rob Lloyd Jones
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Wild Boy

Author: Rob Lloyd Jones

Narrator: James Clamp

Unabridged: 5 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/10/2013

Synopsis

In the seedy underworld of Victorian London a boy is born and abandoned.Snatched up by an unscrupulous and abusive showman, Wild Boy, covered in hair from head to toe, becomes a sideshow freak. Isolated from other children and wickedly abused by the cruel master who bought him, Wild Boy becomes an avid observer, developing Sherlock Holmes–like deductive skills. Although he is tormented and insulted, kicked and spat at, his quick mind takes in everything he sees. When a murder occurs at the fair, Wild Boy is hastily accused. Can he use his powers of deduction to save himself? And will the talented and spunky young acrobat Clarissa be with him—or against him?Listeners will be swept along by the cinematic pace, immersed in the vivid historical setting, and gripped by suspense as they wait to find out if a better fate could possibly await someone so very different.

About Rob Lloyd Jones

Ron Lloyd Jones is the author of more than thirty books, primarily historical nonfiction and adaptations of classic literature. He writes for television and is a senior editor at Usborne. Rob Lloyd Jones lives in London.

Reviews

Goodreads review by ✦BookishlyRichie✦ on June 19, 2016

4 STARS! American Horror Story: FREAKSHOW meets Sherlock Holmes!! Murder, mayhem, mystery, action, friendship, and batshit craziness! I will now need a copy of this for my shelf because it was awesome. I loved the 1800s carnival/fair atmosphere and this was definitely a dark Middle-Grade read. The w......more

Goodreads review by Jx PinkLady Reviews ♡ on November 08, 2018

My daughter needed to read a mystery novel as part of a school project so, on the recommendation of my son, we chose, 'Wild Boy.' A few more thoughts to come......more

Goodreads review by Oscar on September 20, 2015

Londres, 1841. El pequeño Wild Boy, un niño cubierto completamente de pelo, es recogido del hospicio en el que fue abandonado por un personaje sin escrúpulos que regenta un puesto en la Parada de los Monstruos de un circo. Aquí tendrá que vivir en pésimas condiciones, maltratado dentro y fuera del e......more

Goodreads review by Ethan on May 09, 2020

One of my favourite books from back in the day when I was just a small boy. Shorter than I remember but still fantastic, a great era and characters even though the story is a bit predictable. If you want a short lil mystery I say go for it x......more

Goodreads review by Audrey on November 05, 2013

I would like to recommend this book to anyone who loves a good story. Especially anyone who has considered joining a circus, enjoys a heartfelt mystery, or has felt like an outsider. I cannot get enough esoteric historical fiction. This book is fast paced and deals with a lot of deep issues; Such as......more

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