Circus Mirandus [Paperback]

ANew York Timesbestseller!

A beguiling first novel —Gregory Maguire in the New York Times

Takes readers to a marvelous place.”—The Wall Street Journal

Even though his awful Great-Aunt Gertrudis doesn’t approve, Micah believes in the stories his dying Grandpa Ephraim tells him of the magical Circus Mirandus: the invisible tiger guarding the gates, the beautiful flying birdwoman, and the magician more powerful than any other—the Man Who Bends Light. Finally, Grandpa Ephraim offers proof. The Circus is real. And the Lightbender owes Ephraim a miracle. With his friend Jenny Mendoza in tow, Micah sets out to find the Circus and the man he believes will save his grandfather.

The only problem is, the Lightbender doesn't want to keep his promise. And now it's up to Micah to get the miracle he came for.Circus Mirandusis aNew York Times Book ReviewEDITOR’S CHOICE! 

A beguiling first novel —Gregory Maguire, author ofEgg and Spoon, in theNew York Times

Manifestations of belief and unbelief run through Cassie Beasley’s charming debut, which takes readers to a marvelous place.”—The Wall Street Journal

“You’ll love the chance to believe in magic again.”—Redbook

Totally immersive (and plans for a movie version are in the works!). —Good Housekeeping

Cassie Beasley’s story will enthrall older kids. —Parents Magazine

* The book is a fantastical circus romp...a delicious confection and much more: it shows that the human heart is delicate, that it matters, and that it must be handled with care. —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* This gripping fantasy tale will have readers hooked from the opening scene to the brlsY