circus

Turpin quite literally finds himself in the middle of a three-ring circus when he attempt to return a red scarf left in his taxi.

Unhappy in a home seemingly devoid of love, a fourteen-year-old albino boy who thinks of himself as Harold the Ghost runs away to join the circus, where he works with the elephants and searches for a sense of who he is. Includes reading group discussion guide.

Twelve-year-old Art, with the help of a ladybug named Rufus, uncovers a fly's plot to ruin his family's traveling insect circus.

The Calder Circus comes roaring into town to razzle dazzle those of all ages.

The circus animals perform their tricks.

A family outing to the circus is exciting for a little girl dressed in her clown costume.

A little pony who lives on a farm is called on in an emergency to perform in the circus.

Chicken Chuck the rooster, who has set himself up as boss of the barnyard by virtue of the special blue feather in the middle of his forehead, finds his authority undermined by a circus horse with two blue feathers.

Profiles an assortment of jobs that people perform while working for the circus, from walking on a tightrope to caring for animals. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.