{"id":6879,"date":"2016-12-24T10:50:14","date_gmt":"2016-12-24T18:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/?p=6879"},"modified":"2016-12-24T11:02:23","modified_gmt":"2016-12-24T19:02:23","slug":"circus-mirandus-extravaganza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/2016\/circus-mirandus-extravaganza\/","title":{"rendered":"Circus Mirandus Extravaganza"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year’s Young Readers League selection is Circus Mirandus<\/em> by Cassie Beasley.<\/p>\n

In the spirit of One City One Story, Young Readers League is designed as a community-wide reading celebration. The goal is to bring kids, families, and educators together to explore a book’s themes through discussion, activities, art, and more. \u00a0Over thirty tie-in activities and events were\u00a0scheduled throughout the months of October and November at Pasadena Libraries and Vroman’s Bookstores. \u00a0The author of Circus Mirandus<\/em>, Cassie Beasley, visited several schools before her final event on November 19 at Pasadena Central Library.<\/p>\n

Circus Mirandus<\/em>\u00a0is a story of magic and hope. Although the target audience for this title is ages 8-14, we strongly believe it will be highly enjoyable to older readers as well. \u00a0It is also a great choice for a read-aloud to younger kids. \u00a0Here’s a summary:<\/p>\n

Even though his awful Great-Aunt Gertrudis doesn\u2019t 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\u2014the 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.<\/p>\n

The only problem is, the Lightbender doesn’t want to keep his promise. And now it’s up to Micah to get the miracle\u00a0he came for.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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During Saturday\u2019s event, the kid and teen winners of our Young Readers League writing contest<\/a> shared their stories on stage. Author Cassie Beasley followed with a presentation, Q&A with the audience, then met with fans and signed books. Attendees could then play circus games, win prizes, enjoy snacks, get their face painted, and visit the photo booth.<\/p>\n