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Author
Language
English
Description
Though he may not speak of them, the memories still dwell inside Jacob Jankowski's ninety-something-year-old mind. Memories of himself as a young man, tossed by fate onto a rickety train that was home to the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. Memories of a world filled with freaks and clowns, with wonder and pain and anger and passion; a world with its own narrow, irrational rules, its own way of life, and its own way of death. The world...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
c1956.
Language
English
Description
Step right up for Dr. Seusss classic rhyming picture-book tale of young Morris McGurks big circus dreams. This circus has more than a mere lion tamer and trapeze artist! At the Circus McGurkus, youll be intrigued by the wink-hooded Hoodwink, terrified by the Spotted Atrocious, and amazed by the daring feats of the great Sneelock. And these are just a few of the astonishing things youll find under this big top. Told...
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
c1984
Language
English
Description
Is Sophie Fevvers, toast of Europe's capitals, part swan...or all fake? Courted by the Prince of Wales and painted by Toulouse-Lautrec, she is an aerialiste extraordinaire and star of Colonel Kearney's circus. She is also part woman, part swan. Jack Walser, an American journalist, is on a quest to discover the truth behind her identity. Dazzled by his love for her, and desperate for the scoop of a lifetime, Walser has no choice but to join the circus...
11) Julius
Author
Publisher
Harper & Row
Pub. Date
c1959.
Language
English
Description
Julius is as happy to find Davy and his father in the African jungle as they are eager to find a gorilla for the circus, but one day Julius frightens away his audience.
13) Circus
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c1992.
Language
English
Description
Leaping lizards, marching snakes, a bear on the high wire and others perform in an ususual circus.
15) Kashtanka
Author
Publisher
Gulliver
Pub. Date
c1994.
Language
English
Description
Separated from her master while out on a walk, Kashtanka the dog is adopted by a circus clown.
16) Circus skills
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Describes the types of skills useful for putting on a circus show. Includes step-by-step instructions on basic tricks, stunts, and performances such as juggling, plate spinning, tumbling, acrobatics, clown costumes and performances, and more. Encourages readers to practice and hone their performance skills"--Provided by publisher.
18) Cannonball Simp
Author
Publisher
Candlewick
Pub. Date
1994.
Language
English
Description
A small dog, abandoned near a trash dump and captured by a dog catcher, finds a home for herself when she is befriended by a circus clown whose act needs improving.
19) Meridon: a novel
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Meridon, a vagabond gypsy, allows her vague memories of a very different life, as well as the necklace that is her birthright, to lead her home to Wideacre where she takes her place as its mistress.
20) Circus Mirandus
Author
Language
English
Description
"When he realizes that his grandfather's stories of an enchanted circus are true, Micah Tuttle sets out to find the mysterious Circus Mirandus--and to use its magic to save his grandfather's life"--
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