{"product_id":"the-circus-at-the-end-of-the-sea-isbn-9780063047112","title":"The Circus at the End of the Sea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA vibrant and enchanting debut novel about an orphan girl who discovers a magical circus, perfect for fans of Kelly Barnhill and Rebecca Stead!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaddy Adriana knows that magic is real. All her life, her heart has pulled her towards things too perfect to be ordinary. One day, that tug leads her to a magical street circus, hidden in plain sight among the canals and boardwalks of Venice Beach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the first time in Maddy’s life, she finally feels like she belongs. But the circus is in grave danger. Maddy will need to confront the frightening side of magic, as well as her own deepest fears, if she’s to have any hope of saving the place she dreams of calling home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unforgettable debut shows readers the magic of following your heart and finding where you belong. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis enchanting urban fantasy is perfect for readers who love:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMagical Creatures:\u003c\/b\u003e From a wise, winged lion to mischievous sand-dancers and a loyal mimic octopus named Ophelia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnlikely Friendships:\u003c\/b\u003e An orphan girl, a cool skater boy, and a shape-shifting octopus team up to save the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Vivid Venice Beach Setting:\u003c\/b\u003e Explore a world of magic hidden among the real-life canals, street art, and boardwalks of Venice, California.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Heartfelt Adventure:\u003c\/b\u003e A story about choosing your own family, discovering your own magic, and finding the courage to protect what you love.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Sometimes the book your heart needs is a sparkly dream circus, in which shadow and light are all part of a joyful dance. How lucky the world is to have a book like that now, Lori Snyder's light-footed and light-filled \u003cem\u003eThe \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eCircus at the End of the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnne Nesbet, award-winning author of Cloud and Wallfish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This gorgeous story and its denizens are funny, wise, and a bit feral in the best way, showing us the beauty in embracing every part of ourselves. Maddy’s adventures and her search for belonging tugs at your heartstrings and never lets go. I found \u003cem\u003eThe Circus at the End of the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e glimmering with love and magic through and through.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCindy Lin, author of The Twelve and Treasures of the Twelve\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Circus at the End of the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e dazzles and delights with imagination and heartfelt feeling. It takes us on a journey that dares us to marvel at the magic that lies beneath the surface of the world, and more importantly the magic within our own hearts.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eArmand Baltazar, author of Timeless Diego and the Rangers of the Vastlantic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lori Snyder's debut novel is endlessly inventive – rich with both sly humor and deep truths. As a fabulous bonus, Ophelia, the heroine's delightful octopus companion, is one of the best sidekicks ever! Adventure, mystery, heartbreak, and laughter abound in this wondrous first novel. Kids are going to love it.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBruce Coville, author of The Thief of Worlds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Akin to [the adventures] of Alice in Wonderland and Dorothy in Oz. There are also intriguing existential adventures. The work is action-packed.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Full of action and page-turning excitement. Readers will be engaged by her hair-raising adventures. a worthwhile read with positive messages included about perseverance, friendship, and following your own path.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Snyder crafts a bittersweet, boundlessly imaginative story that emphasizes the bright and dark sides of life. Classic motifs help this enticing debut conjure its own special blend of magic.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Snyder’s debut is a truly weird and wonderful ride, full of breathtaking imagery and inventive settings.... There is an earnest, uplifting tone that sustains the story. A love letter to a unique neighborhood, and a tender reminder to embrace both the light and the dark in life and in oneself.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890324926693,"sku":"NP9780063047112","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063047112.jpg?v=1730233037","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-circus-at-the-end-of-the-sea-isbn-9780063047112","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}