Everything you need to understand or teach The Man Who Loved Clowns by June Rae Wood.
The Man Who Loved Clowns is the story of thirteen-year-old Delrita Jensen's journey to self-acceptance in a world where she feels she must constantly protect her handicapped uncle, Punky.
In the novel's first scene, Delrita Jensen struggles to run away from the new girl at school, Avanelle Shackleford, who chases her down while she is clearly trying to be friendly. Ever since Delrita moved to Tangle Nook, Missouri, her mother has...