circus

When a young girl named Nell is sold to the ringmaster of Jasper Jupiter's Circus of Wonders as a "leopard girl" because of the birthmarks that cover her body, she feels embarrassed and betrayed. But she soon finds a family in the other performers, and her role as the Queen of the Moon and Stars brings fame to the circus. Jasper sees it as a chance to make a name for himself and hopes to attract the attention of the Queen herself. But Jasper soon becomes jealous of Nell's popularity, and one night threatens to end everything they've built.

In this novel written as a collection of eyewitness poems, the excitement and anticipation of attending the circus on July 6, 1944 in Hartford, Connecticut, turns to horror when a fire engulfs the circus tent, killing nearly 180 people, mostly women and children.

"Everyone in the circus loves to perform--except for Adam, the very youngest member of the Von Trapeze family. Wherever Adam Von Trapeze's family circus performs they inspire audiences with their breathtaking feats. Grandma Antonia breathes fire, Uncle Artem builds dizzying human pyramids, and Papa Alexei and Mama Anastasia dance blindfolded on the tightrope. Only Adam, the youngest of the family, doesn't show an interest in circus tricks and loud applause. The family is concerned. Where did they go wrong? But one day they are enchanted by the sound of a tuba. And from that day forward, the famous Von Trapeze family circus features a new performer--the one they never expected to be part of the family tradition"--Provided by publisher.

"Magic loves to write. However, when it comes to writing a full paper, Magic's mind goes blank. In Mr. Gray's class, Magic and his buddies Rex and Reva enter a magical circus and learn how to craft a paper from the beginning, to the middle, and the end"--Provided by publisher.

"When the circus comes to Sleepy Hollow everyone is thrilled, especially Harry Moon. That is, until Harry and his Good Mischief friends uncover something suspicious under Clive Cantaloni's Big Top. Harry sets out to uncover the truth, but this time it's not all about magic. Harry gets help from the new kid, Jules Arthur III who answers the call of duty, just like his military dad. With a bit of magic and a lot of"special ops," the gang snoops their way into Big Top's secret."--Provided by publisher.

Meet Hotdog, the wiener dog, and his friends! In this colorful illustrated chapter book series, Anh Do introduces us to a small hero with a big heart. Lizzie's joining the circus! Her sister Emma is a high-flying trapeze star, but Lizzie's TERRIFIED of heights! She's going to be a clown-the funniest around! Hotdog and Kev can't wait to see the show. Will everything go as planned?.

"Junior is in for a barking big adventure when the circus comes to town!"--Provided by publisher.

"Avita was born to be a star. Her tent sells out nightly, and every performance incites bloodcurdling screams. She's the most lucrative circus act from Texas to Tacoma, the crown jewel of the Family Fortuna, and Avita feeds on the shrieks, the gasps, the fear. But when a handsome young artist arrives to create posters of the performers, she's appalled by his rendering of Bird Girl. Is that all he sees? A hideous monster--all sharp beak and razor teeth, obsidian eyes and ruffled feathers? Determined to be more, Avita devises a plan to snatch freedom out from under the greased mustache of her charismatic father. . . .Will their fragile circus family survive the showdown she has in mind?"--Provided by publisher.

In 1944 in Hartford, Connecticut, twelve-year-old Audrey dreams of being an aerialist like her heroes, the Flying Wallendas, and so she is excited to go to Ringling Brothers circus with her six-year-old twin sisters; but at the show a fire breaks out, and as the crowd starts to panic Audrey struggles to reach her sisters--she gets Patty out, but Charlotte, afraid of heights, refuses to jump from the higher seats, and disappears as the big top comes crashing down.

"In this rip-roaring caper, young Owen takes his first visit to Buffalo Bob's circus and discovers the secret behind its animal attractions"--Back cover.