Story of a Calico Clown

Story of a Calico Clown
Published as part of the Make Believe Stories series, 'Story of a Calico Clown' by Laura Lee Hope follows the adventures of a calico clown and his toy shop friends who come to life at night. Their fun is interrupted by a rude boy named Archibald, leading to a series of escapades. Written under a pseudonym for the Stratemeyer Syndicate, this children's book reflects the cultural attitudes of its time, including racial prejudices that are retained in the text to acknowledge historical context.















