Charles Stratton: The Man Who Became Tom Thumb

Many people remember General Tom Thumb as the shortest man in the world. He was more than that. He was an intelligent child, a fabulous entertainer, and a loving husband. He was also a man who knew how to take a difficult situation and make the best of it.

Find out more about this man who became one of the most celebrated showmen of his time in this short 15-minute children's biography.

Ages 10 and up.
Reading Level: 5.7

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