In Theda Bara's Tent (as Reviewed by Publisher's Weekly)
In a world where jugglers entertain on the street, a boy loses his parents in a factory fire. Taken from the Lower East Side to New England, Harry is abandoned at The Elizabeth Home for Destitute Children.
In Theda Bara’s Tent follows the spirited boy’s quest for love and prosperity. He finds comfort at the movies and is befriended by the young theater owner, Louie, who will one day become a Hollywood legend.
The orphanage closing is the beginning of Harry’s adventures in a wider world. He encounters screen stars, Tin Pan Alley song pluggers, bootleggers, dare-devil cameramen, movie moguls, and a young gossip columnist who steals his heart.
Rich in historical context, with a cast of characters real and imagined from the movies’ early days, this page-turner follows Harry Sirkus as he makes a mark in the flourishing film industry and goes on to become a famous news broadcaster. Harry’s personality is so captivating and vivid readers will be hard-pressed to remember that the author made him up.
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This is really good. Almost had me believing this was a true story. In d words of my kindergarten teacher, "keep it up"
Voted and added to my library. I am going to enjoy reading this seemingly beautiful story.
Beautifully done <3 this is actually the only fact based (kinda) book i've ever liked xD haha
I just stumbled onto your story. It sounds promising and flows well together. No unnecessary fluff words (only just started).
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