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Cassie Beasley

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Author of Circus Mirandus, Tumble & Blue, and The Bootlace Magician .

Hi there! And thanks for reading!

Exciting news:

The Bootlace Magician is coming on October 1! I'm so, so, so happy about this story. It's the sequel to Circus Mirandus, and I feel like this one is for readers who finished that book and thought, "Okay, I'm ready for more of the circus, more of Micah learning about his talent, and lots more magic."

Of course I love all of my stories, but I think Bootlace is the book that best matches my tastes as a reader. I always want to see behind the scenes of a magical world. This story was my chance to give readers a backstage pass to the circus and let people discover the nooks and crannies that I couldn't show the first time arou ...more

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Were did you get the idea for the book, and why did you choose knots for Micah and grandfathers hobbie?

Cassie Beasley Hi, Kelsey!

I wanted to choose a subtle magic for Micah and Ephraim. I didn't think a flashy talent would fit them well, particularly Micah. And I wan…moreHi, Kelsey!

I wanted to choose a subtle magic for Micah and Ephraim. I didn't think a flashy talent would fit them well, particularly Micah. And I wanted it to be something they could do with their hands. (As opposed to something less tangible, like saying magical words.) When it was time to make the decision, young Ephraim's boots (and laces) were already in the book, and knot tying seemed like just the thing!

*Edited to add link.*

I'm going through old responses, and I see I didn't answer the first half of your question!

The inspiration for different parts of the book came from a lot of places. You can read all about them on my website here, under the FAQ section: http://cassiebeasley.com/faq-circus-m...

Watch out for spoilers! :)(less)

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When are you coming out with a new book?! I loved both of the other ones so much and enjoyed meeting you!

Cassie Beasley Hi, Array! My next book, THE BOOTLACE MAGICIAN, comes out on October 1st. It's my favorite of all my books so far! Readers of Circus Mirandus who want…moreHi, Array! My next book, THE BOOTLACE MAGICIAN, comes out on October 1st. It's my favorite of all my books so far! Readers of Circus Mirandus who wanted to see *more* circus and *more* magic--this one's for you!

It doesn't seem to be posted to Goodreads yet, but hopefully soon. :) (less)

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Average rating: 4.08 · 12,601 ratings · 2,215 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors

	Circus Mirandus 4.09 avg rating — 10,122 ratings — published 2015 — 48 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tumble & Blue 3.95 avg rating — 2,025 ratings — published 2017 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Bootlace Magician (Circus Mirandus, #2) 4.44 avg rating — 452 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine Issue 57 by Lucy Zinkiewicz (Editor), Cassie Beasley (Goodreads Author), Jacob Edwards (Goodreads Author) 4.42 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	By Cassie BeasleyCircus Mirandus[Hardcover] 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shark Bite! (2015-06-02) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“You never need an invitation to go home.”
― Cassie Beasley, Circus Mirandus

tags: home

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“Just because a magic is small doesn't mean it is unimportant. Even the smallest magics can grow." -The Lightbender”
― Cassie Beasley, Circus Mirandus

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“Because when you try too hard to hold on to something, you break it...Sometimes, we need to let go so that other people can have their chance at the magic.”
― Cassie Beasley, Circus Mirandus

tags: inspriational, magic

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What book should we read in August?

You may write in titles, provided the book is a 2016 Newbery contender and already published.

Circus Mirandus Cassie Beasley

34 votes 40.0%

Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

Book Scavenger Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

19 votes 22.4%

Fatal Fever: Tracking Down Typhoid Mary by Gail Jarrow

9 votes 10.6%

Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery that Baffled All of France by Mara Rockliff

8 votes 9.4%

Ms. Rapscott's Girls by Elise Primavera

4 votes 4.7%

The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (write-in)

4 votes 4.7%

Ms. Rapscott's Girls (write-in)

3 votes 3.5%

The Death of the Hat A Brief History of Poetry in 50 Objects by Paul B. Janeczko

The Death of the Hat: A Brief History of Poetry in 50 Objects Paul B. Janeczko

2 votes 2.4%

mrs. rapscott's girls (write-in)

1 vote 1.2%

Book Scavenger (write-in)

1 vote 1.2%

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