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Circus Mirandus

Cassie Beasley

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Jul 13, 2015 Astrid Lim rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: children, fantasy, middle-grade

Fun, very fun. This is like reading The Night Circus but for younger audience- with the same fantastic setting, incredible characters and sweet story line. I love how Beasley portrayed the circus not like something that is only magical, but realistic as well. And sometimes miracle can come in different kind of shapes.

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Jan 13, 2017 Jean-Marie rated it really liked it

Shelves: middle-grade, magical-fiction

I think the best part about this unique story is how the author explores different types of relationships. It makes a wonderful read aloud. I also loved the full-page illustrations scattered throughout the book.

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Feb 05, 2025 superawesomekt rated it liked it

Shelves: middle-grade, read-this-year, obob

3.5 stars

OBOB 2025 selection (grades 3-5)

I thought this book would grip me more and earlier than it did. It took a few starts for me to get engaged and finish it. I think switching to audiobook made a big difference—it was great. The reader (Bronson Pinchot) does a fantastic job, using a variety of distinct and entertaining voices (especially liked the bird Chintzy's voice). ...more

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Sep 25, 2015 alana rated it really liked it

Shelves: childrenslit, audiobook, circus-carnival

I love a magical circus that accepts twine and buttons and the like as admittance fees. A couple months after finishing this book, I can't exactly recall all that happened. But I do remember that it's a nice solid fantasy read for middle grades that involves a circus, a scary winged performer, an ailing grandfather, and a boy trying to make everything right. ...more

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