{"product_id":"happy-ray-quad-book-publishers-9798188751012","title":"Happy Ray","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat happens when a Pennsylvania boy follows the circus and never truly leaves it behind?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHappy Ray: A Real Circus Life Remembered\u003c\/i\u003e tells the remarkable true story of Raymond Altemose, a young man who ran away with the circus and eventually became the beloved clown known as Happy Ray.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with warmth and affection by his daughter, Carol Altemose Larman, this family memoir takes readers behind the curtain of early American circus life. From decorated circus trains, towering tents, cookhouses, route cards, horses, elephants, hardworking performers, colorful clown acts, and life on the road, Carol preserves a world filled with excitement, sacrifice, resilience, and laughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRay's journey begins with a life changing decision made while he is still a boy. It carries him through demanding days as a stable hand, friendships with seasoned circus performers, work with animals, marriage, fatherhood, and the creation of his own family act, \"Happy Ray and His Stomp Jumpers.\" Along the way, his wife and children become part of the show, sharing in the hard work, constant travel, and unforgettable experiences of life under the big top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than the story of a clown, \u003ci\u003eHappy Ray\u003c\/i\u003e is a loving tribute to a father, a family, and a disappearing chapter of American entertainment history. Illustrated with treasured family photographs, it offers a rare personal glimpse into the people behind the performances and the laughter behind the makeup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeartfelt, humorous, and rich with memories, this book invites readers of all ages to meet the man who brought happiness to so many and to remember a circus life that should never be forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Quad Book Publishers,Carol Larman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798188751012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 46\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.17lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.10d","brand":"Quad Book Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48998014648575,"sku":"9798188751012","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/happy-ray-quad-book-publishers-9798188751012","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}