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Long road to the circus / Betsy Bird ; illustrations by David Small.
Twelve-year-old Suzy Bowles dreams of life outside the small town of Burr Oak Michigan, but when she stumbles on the opportunity to learn ostrich-riding with the infamous Madame Marantette her obligations to her family on the farm threaten to derail her dreams of a bigger life. Includes photographs and information on Madame Marantette.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593303931
- ISBN: 0593303938
- Physical Description: 246 pages : illustrations, photographs ; 22cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 10 & up. Alfred A. Knopf. Grades 4-6. Alfred A. Knopf. 810L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.4 7 512797. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Ostriches > Juvenile fiction. Circus > Juvenile fiction. Families > Juvenile fiction. Farms > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Historical fiction. Domestic fiction. Animal fiction. |
Available copies
- 21 of 22 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 2 copies available at Cass County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 22 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County Library-Harrisonville | J BIR 2021 (Text) | 0002205474840 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Cass County Library-Northern Resource Center | J BIR 2021 (Text) | 0002205474857 | Juvenile Fiction | Checked out | 05/17/2024 |
Long Road to the Circus
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Long Road to the Circus
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES The story of a girl who rides an ostrich straight to her dreams from the award-winning writer and librarian Betsy Bird, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist David Small. "[A] charming, wacky novel." -- The New York Times Twelve-year-old Suzy Bowles is tired of summers filled with chores on her family farm in Burr Oak, Michigan, and desperate to see the world. When her wayward uncle moves back home to the farm, only to skip his chores every morning for mysterious reasons, Suzy decides to find out what he's up to once and for all. And that's when she meets legendary former circus queen Madame Marantette and her ostriches. Before long, Suzy finds herself caught-up in the fast-paced, hilarious world of ostrich riding, a rollicking adventure that just might be her ticket out of Burr Oak. "Beautifully told by one of our best librarians." --Jon Scieszka, First National Ambassador of Young People's Literature
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