A Freak's Journey

In 1890’s London, six-year old Jimmy Stockley’s mum throws him out of their apartment while she services clients. Jimmy runs away and joins a caravan circus. Taken in by a new mum, Jimmy grows into James as he meets the circus owner’s challenge to become a “good freak” by learning a skill that will attract customers to the circus. Success in the Big Top is contrasted with James’ frustration over his inability to learn to read despite his new mum’s best schooling efforts.
As he grows into his...