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Purple crayon in hand, Harold draws a tightrope and falls into a circus <where he has many adventures>.As in the previous books, the dauntless Harold is resourceful and loveable." SLJ.

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One moonlit evening, mainly to prove to himself he could do it, Harold went for a walk on a tightrope.

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This is book 5 of 14 in Harold and the Purple Crayon. (standard series)

Preceded by Harold at the North Pole, and followed by A Picture for Harold's Room.

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  1. Crockett Johnson (Author)
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Publication Date: 1959
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