The Circus at the End of the Sea - by Lori R Snyder (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Maddy Adriana knows that magic is real. All her life, her heart has pulled her toward things too perfect to be ordinary, things no one else can see. And then there's the bracelet she's worn since she was a baby; a bracelet that grows as she grows and doesn't come off. Knowing that magic exists has made it a little easier to be a foster kid bounced between homes. Then, one day, Maddy feels a ... tug. It leads her to Il Circo delle Strade, the magical street circus lurking within the canals, boardwalks, and beaches of Venice, California. Amid murals that come to life and trampolines made of starlight, Maddy knows that she's finally found the source of the magic--and once she meets Skeeter Chen (the Fastest Boy on Wheels) and Ophelia (the mimic octopus) ... well, maybe she's even found a place where, for the first time ever, she can truly belong. So when she learns that Il Circo is in trouble, she offers to help. The journey will take Maddy to the end of the sea and back. Along the way, she must find a way to face the frightening side of magic as well as her own deepest fears if she is to save the place she hopes to finally call home."--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>A vibrant and enchanting debut novel about an orphan girl who discovers a magical circus, perfect for fans of Kelly Barnhill and Rebecca Stead!</strong></p> <p>Maddy 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.</p> <p>For 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.</p> <p>This unforgettable debut shows readers the magic of following your heart and finding where you belong. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>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.--<em>Booklist</em><br><br>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. <br/>--<em>Publishers Weekly</em><br><br>Akin to [the adventures] of Alice in Wonderland and Dorothy in Oz. There are also intriguing existential adventures. The work is action-packed.--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br><br>"<em>The Circus at the End of the Sea</em> 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." <br/>--Armand Baltazar, author of <em>Timeless Diego and the Rangers of the Vastlantic</em><br><br>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."--Bruce Coville, author of <em>The Thief of Worlds</em><br><br>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 <em>The Circus at the End of the Sea</em> glimmering with love and magic through and through." <br/>--Cindy Lin, author of <em>The Twelve</em> and <em>Treasures of the Twelve</em><br><br>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 <em>The </em><em>Circus at the End of the Sea</em>.--Anne Nesbet, award-winning author of <em>Cloud and Wallfish</em><br>
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