He is not beautiful. His mother does not want him, children run away from him. People laugh at him, and call him 'The Elephant Man'. Then someone speaks to him - and listens to him! At the age of 27, Joseph Merrick finds a friend for the first time in his life. This is a true and tragic story. It is also a famous film.
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About the author
Tim Vicary is an experienced teacher and writer. He has published two novels, The Blood Upon the Rose and Cat and Mouse. He lives and works in England.
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