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141 pp.
| Algonquin |
September, 2013 |
TradeISBN 978-1-61620-244-6$15.95
(2)
4-6Three-Ring Rascals series.
Illustrated by
M. Sarah Klise.
Sir Sidney prides his circus on its solicitous treatment of animals. Who will take over after he retires? Barnabas Brambles wins a one-week trial, but his obsession with turning a profit lands the circus in dire straits. The Klises maintain a light touch with the messaging, and they give the book a comforting unity around kindness. Black-and-white spot art brings the gawky-limbed characters to life.
Reviewer: Claire E. Gross
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2013