Résumé
Résumé de Joe Strong, le Garçon-Poisson
À qui s’adresse-t-il ?
Readers who love circus life, daring stunts and cheerful young heroes will enjoy this. It suits anyone who likes animal acts, trapeze flyers and a story where loyalty to a friend matters most.
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Joe Strong, the Boy Fish, by Vance Barnum, is a circus adventure for young readers. It opens on the first show of the spring season with the Sampson Brothers' Circus. Joe is a trapeze artist and former stage magician with a gift for staying calm at great heights and in deep water. Under the fun runs a quiet question about why a well-paid young man will not spend his money.
Dans ce résumé
- 1A friend sinks in the tankFree
- 2A quiet rescue behind clowns
- 3The boy fish takes the stage
- 4Goldfish, a dog and a lion
- 5Called a tightwad for a secret reason
- 6Lizzie the sea lion and Helen's idea
- 7A ride on one rail
Point clé 1 sur 7
A friend sinks in the tank
On opening afternoon, drums boom and a record crowd fills the tent. Joe Strong finishes a double catch high above the net, then glances at the glass tank. Ben Turton, the frail human fish, is doubled over with his hand pressed to his head.
Joe knows a panic in the crowd could be as dangerous as the water. He whispers to a veteran clown named Bill Watson that Ben is in trouble and must be got out quietly.
Quick thought and a calm head matter most when a friend is in danger.
That’s 1 of 7 key points.
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Questions about Joe Strong, le Garçon-Poisson
What is Joe Strong, the Boy Fish about?
It follows Joe Strong, a trapeze performer in the Sampson Brothers' Circus, who takes over a sick friend's underwater tank act. He builds it into a hit while keeping a quiet promise to the friend.
Do I need to read the earlier Joe Strong books first?
No. An early chapter sums up the earlier volumes, covering Joe's life as a magician and his move to the circus, so new readers can follow the story and enjoy it on its own.
Why is Joe called the boy fish?
The name comes from the circus act, in which he performs underwater in a glass tank, swimming and doing tricks while holding his breath. The human fish was Ben's billing, and Joe becomes the boy fish.
Is the underwater record in the book real?
The book mentions a record of four minutes and thirty-seven seconds as the known world mark. Joe's feats are part of a fictional adventure written for young readers in a lively, easy style.
What kind of book is it and who enjoys it?
It is a fast, friendly adventure with short chapters, clear action and lots of circus detail. Readers who like animals, stunts and loyal friends will find plenty to enjoy.