Tom Canty Timeline and Summary

Tom Canty is born to a family that doesn't want him, while the rest of England is celebrating Edward's birth.
Tom grows up to be abused by his father.
Father Andrews teaches Tom about princes and genies, which gets this little guy's imagination going.
Finally, Tom becomes obsessed with seeing a real live prince.
Tom's prayers are answered when he meets the Prince Edward one day and swaps places with him.
Soon Tom realizes that being a prince is not as cool as he thought.
When King Henry VIII dies, Tom becomes king and takes on even more responsibilities.
Tom's getting kind of used to the royal treatment—until he sees his mom during his coronation parade.
When Edward barges into the coronation, Tom helps him prove that he's the true king.
For all of his efforts, Tom lives a long and happy life.