The Smallest Man

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The smallest man. The biggest heart. The mightiest story. A compelling story perfect for fans of The Doll Factory and The Familiars. Nat Davy longs to grow tall and strong and be like other boys, but at the age of ten, he's confronted with the truth; he's different, and the day when the stares and whispers stop is never going to come. Narrowly escaping life in a freak show, he's plucked from his family and presented as a gift to the new young queen of England - a human pet to add to her menagerie of dogs and monkeys. But when Nat realises she's as lost and lonely as he is, the two misfits begin an unlikely friendship - one that takes him on an unforgettable journey, as England slides into the civil war that will tear it apart and ultimately lead the people to kill their king. Inspired by a true story, and spanning two decades that changed England for ever, The Smallest Man is narrated by an irrepressible hero with his own unique perspective on life. His story is about being different, but not letting it hold you back. About being brave enough to take a chance, even if the odds aren't good. And about how, when everything else is falling apart, true friendship holds people together.