All his life, Micah Tuttle has heard stories about Circus
Mirandus from his grandfather. Ephraim Tuttle discovered the magical circus as
a youngster, and has been waiting ever since to claim the miracle promised him
by the circus’s Lightbender. Now, with his health failing, Ephraim has written
to the Lightbender asking for that miracle.
For Micah, the thought of losing his grandfather, the only
caregiver he’s ever known, is devastating.
Then there’s Aunt Gertrudis, who has come from Arizona to care for her
brother in his final weeks and take Micah home with her after Ephraim dies. Micah is
desperate to find the Lightbender, who he’s convinced can make his grandfather
better.
You, too, can discover the magic of Circus Mirandus, and you
don’t have to wait for the wind to blow you in the right direction. This is a
book that has it all – stories of the impossible, of friendship, of secrets of
the past, the love and devotion of a grandparent and grandchild, and a variety
of characters that are larger than life. Your ticket to Circus Mirandus is your library card. So step right up, kids, for
the – well, not the greatest show on earth but a very entertaining and
enjoyable reading adventure.
Note: The author has
sold the movie and television rights, so watch for this to come up on the big
screen in a few years. But don’t wait that long to read it.
Saving Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea
