The best part of Christmas is getting to hear one of Uncle Pauls stories. This year, Uncle Paul treats the kidsand usto the story of the real-life boy who inspired the beloved Spirou. Its 1929. Ptirou is a circus acrobat who, while the worlds economy is crashing, sees his own world fall apart. Orphaned, and possessing only his skill, a bottle of perfume, and an inherited dream, Ptirou sets out for New York and new adventures. With saboteurs on one side, the lovely Juliette on the other, and his own knack for mischief, Ptirou finds adventure aboard an ocean liner before its even left port.