The Circus Ship

Name: The Circus Ship
Brand: Walker Books Australia
SKU: 9780763655921
Price: 18.99 NZD
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By Chris Van Dusen

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Summary

The Circus Ship by Chris Van Dusen is a charming children's book that tells the story of a circus ship that encounters trouble and sinks off the coast of a small Maine island. The animals aboard escape and swim to safety, mingling with the island's inhabitants. A delightful tale unfolds as the townspeople and animals learn to coexist in harmony, with lively illustrations and rhythmic text bringing the story to life.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy tales of adventure, whimsical illustrations, and heartwarming stories about animals and community. Set against the backdrop of a daring shipwreck, it beautifully intertwines themes of kindness and unity, making it an engaging read for both children and the young at heart.

The Circus Ship

Story inspired by a true event, the disaster of the ship Royal Tar on October 25, 1836.

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“The verse is sprightly, but the pictures are the true stunners.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

When a circus ship runs aground off the coast of Maine, the poor animals are left on their own, but they soon win over the wary townspeople with their kind, courageous ways. So well do the critters blend in that when the greedy circus owner returns to claim them, villagers of all species conspire to outsmart the bloated blowhard.

With buoyant rhymes and brilliantly caricatured illustrations evoking the early nineteenth century, Chris Van Dusen presents a hugely entertaining tale about the bonds of community—and a hidden-pictures spread for eagle-eyed readers of all ages.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Circus Ship delights with spirited rhymes and visually captivating illustrations, reminiscent of those in the Mercy Watson series. Its bright and dynamic imagery offers a playful experience, encouraging children to engage with the story by finding animals in the expansive illustrations, leading to a satisfying conclusion.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780763655921

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 February 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Illustration: 4-COLOR

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Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 204g

Pages: 40

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