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A New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of 2015
A New York Times Bestseller
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Fans of The Magician's Elephant, Savvy, and Roald Dahl will fall in love with Circus Mirandus, which celebrates the power of seeing magic in the world.
Do you believe in magic?
Micah Tuttle does.
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.
- Sales Rank: #20959 in Books
- Published on: 2015-06-02
- Released on: 2015-06-02
- Format: Deckle Edge
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.38" h x 1.13" w x 6.31" l, 1.34 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 304 pages
From School Library Journal
Gr 4–6—Fifth-grader Micah Tuttle has been living with his Grandpa Ephraim since his parents died when he was very young. The two are close; Grandpa Ephraim teaches Micah how to tie complicated knots and tells him fanciful tales about the magical Circus Mirandus and its many performers, including a powerful illusionist called the Lightbender. When Grandpa Ephraim becomes gravely ill, his sister, the strict and dour Aunt Gertrudis, comes to take care of the household. She severely limits Micah's time with his sick grandfather, and the boy is distraught at the idea of losing the only important person in his life. In a stolen moment, Grandpa Ephraim surprises Micah by revealing that the Circus Mirandus is real, and that the Lightbender promised him a miracle when he was a child. The protagonist begins to hope that his grandfather will get well. The Circus Mirandus arrives in town on the wind, and Micah, with the help of his classmate Jenny Mendoza, seeks out the Lightbender and tries to retrieve the miracle that Grandpa Ephraim has requested. During a whirlwind adventure in the Circus, Micah learns about his family and discovers that the miracle that Grandpa Ephraim asked for might not be the one that Micah had in mind. Circus Mirandus is not a simple story, but readers will be rewarded for delving into its intricacies. VERDICT This gripping fantasy tale will have readers hooked from the opening scene to the breathtaking—and unexpected—conclusion.—Sarah Reid, Broome County Public Library, Binghamton, NY
Review
Circus Mirandus is a New York Times Book Review EDITOR’S CHOICE!�
"A beguiling first novel"—Gregory Maguire, author of Egg and Spoon, in the New 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 breathtaking—and unexpected—conclusion."—School Library Journal, starred review
*�"Readers will be left with the reminder that “just because a magic is small doesn’t mean it is unimportant” and the hope, reminiscent of Peter Pan, that those who still believe will always have magic in their lives."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Circus Mirandus is an engag�ing, innovative tale that balances fantastical goings-on with an exploration of love, loss, friendship and the value of being open to the unexplainable."—BookPage
"Some books take readers to different places or let us experience fantastical lands, but Circus Mirandus brings the magic to our world.” —Scholastic Instructor, “50 Best Books for Summer”
"Beasley elegantly fits together her story's many pieces, crafting a tale where magic is not an illusion but something we can all find....A+."—Cleveland Plain Dealer
"If you enjoy the magical tales of Roald Dahl, you will love this story about Micah Tuttle’s search for a powerful magician named the Lightbender, who owes his dying grandfather a miracle.”—Kiki Magazine, Summer Book Club Pick
"The tender relationship between grandfather and grandson is delicately drawn, and the family backstory, with its ties to a dark episode in the millennia-old history of Circus Mirandus, is intriguing...At the core of Beasley’s debut novel is the theme of eternal life explored in Babbitt’s Tuck Everlasting."—BCCB
"Debut author Beasley has built an imaginative world in evocative, painterly prose, particularly the circus, and she’s filled it with compellingly multifaceted characters."—Booklist
"Studded with descriptions that make people and props alike come alive, this story will make readers wish so very badly that a circus, complete with gorilla balloons and mysterious bird ladies, will pop up one day in town and only accept those who truly believe in magic."—VOYA
About the Author
Cassie Beasley is from rural Georgia, where, when she's not writing, she helps out on the family pecan farm. She earned her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults at the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Circus Mirandus is her first novel.
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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful.
A Magical Adventure Begins
By iiiireader
“Circus Mirandus” by Cassie Beasley was a fantastic and magical debut novel. I wasn't sure what to expect when picking it up but it took me to the same place “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “James and the Giant Peach” did when I was a child.
Micah Tuttle is the grandson of Ephraim Tuttle. Micah has spent all of his ten years hearing his Grandpa Ephraim's wonderful and magical stories of Circus Mirandus and thought that that was exactly what they were: stories. Grandpa Ephraim is now very ill, indeed, and reveals to Micah that the stories were all true. Not only that, but that when Ephraim visited the Circus many years ago, the Lightbender promised him a miracle and that he has called for that miracle to be honored.
Micah and his friend, Jenny Mendoza, battle to get his Grandpa his miracle. They have some wonderful adventures and become good friends along the way. I loved the point and counter-point of these two characters – one who believes in magic and one who believes in science.
As I mentioned, it reminds me of some of Roald Dahl's works. These books were read aloud to my class when I was eight years old. I think that “Circus Mirandus” is a wonderful book for parents to read to their like aged children – chapter by chapter each night at bedtime. I always let my children stay up a half hour past bedtime as long as they spent it reading or being read to – really created a love of reading in all of them.
An older child, or a precious younger child would be able to read the book by themselves. However, I would make myself available to young children for their questions as there are some serious subjects dealt with in this story (illness, abandonment, cruelty) that a parent would probably want to explain to their child.
This is a story that would lend itself fantastically to becoming a film. The author has given the story depth and color with her wonderful descriptions throughout. I could “see” the Amazonian Bird Woman, the Lightbender, the Menagerie, Rosebud, and everyone else.
Additionally, I am sincerely hoping that this book is the first in a series. There are questions unanswered. There are adventures to be had. There are places to be seen and people to meet. I certainly hope to see Micah, Jenny, and the Man Who Bends Light (and maybe even Chintzy – who am I kidding, definitely Chintzy) again in the future.
I absolutely loved the book. I was given an Advance Reading Copy which did not contain the final illustrations, so I can't speak for those. I so enjoyed the book, I will purchase copies for my grandchildren of the final copy. I'm sure that the illustrations will add greatly to an already fantastic book. It is a book that I recommend for both boys and girls of all ages.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
Circus Mirandus
By Andrea
Circus Mirandus. Micah, the little boy who is the main character is being raised by his grandfather, whom he deeply and sincerely loves. His grandfather tells him about Circus Mirandus, which he hasn't been to since he was a boy. Now Micah wants to go to this circus. But not just because it is a circus, but because it is a special circus for a special reason: Grandpa still has a miracle that he hasn't "cashed in" on yet. I will not tell you what the miracle is, because I don't want to ruin the book for you. But you will find out if you read the book.
Micah desperately wants to go to Circus Mirandus. He is determined, but he has a thorn in his side trying to keep him from not only going to the circus, but from not believing in magic: his mean great aunt.
I enjoyed this book, especially the part about actually being at the circus, as I love carnivals. I also loved the fact that they were trying to let Micah know the difference between reality and fantasy (magic). There was fun, but yet they were practical and realistic.
I'm not a fantasy person (I know, that is probably the most or one of the most popular genres of today, and everybody loves it), but I do love fairs and carnivals. I don't know if this book would actually be considered "fantasy". But I do know that the part about the circus was fun.
Well written and fun book.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
CIRCUS MIRANDUS casts a nice spell on middle school readers
By Maggie Knapp
This fun book is not so magical it’s not realistic, and not so realistic it isn’t magical. Micah’s beloved grandfather's life is slowly winding down, and his Great Aunt Gertrudis doesn’t much care. She has no consideration for the special friendship that Grandpg Ephriam and Micah share, so Micah takes it upon himself (with the help of spunky smart neighbor girl Jenny Mendoza) to locate The Lightbender. From his grandfather's fantastic tales of life with the Circus Mirandus, it appears The Lightbender may owe grandpa a life-saving favor.
Take a cup of Harry Potter, mix with a little Ransom Riggs (MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN) and stir together with some lovely writing all its own. Add several quirky characters with a few that are more one-dimensional (Aunt Getrudis is pretty much one-note) and I fthink you have a book worth reading. I think CIRCUS MIRANDUS will be enjoyed most by those who already like to read, but in my experience those reading types need a new book every week (if not every few days) – and this is a good one.
About me: I’m a middle school/high school librarian
How I got this book: review copy from the publisher
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