*After finishing my last audio book, I was ready for the next listen to accompany me on my summer daily walks. I came across this cover, stopped, did a bit of probing, and decided to download it. I've been listening the last few weeks.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
1. *The one place you don't want to end up in 1939 is the Home for Friendless Children. What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
2. *It is here that four orphans escape searching for a better life.
3. *Lucy is one of the children. She doesn't speak anymore and no one knows why.
4. *Maybe it is because she has been separated from her older sister and wants nothing more than to be reunited with her.
5. *While on the run, Lucy and her friends, find themselves becoming part of a circus and learning not only about the family of circus performers, but themselves as orphans.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
1. *When I first started, I was a bit confused on what was going on. Maybe I was focusing more on my current walk.
2. *Once the children left the Home for Friendless Children, the story became more interesting.
3. *I enjoyed the letters Lucy's sister sent to both Lucy and the lady in charge at the orphanage.
4. *I also love a story about the circus, and found the characters under the tent were fascinating and unique.
5. *The conclusion of the story was satisfying and one I know young readers will enjoy.
Who Should Read It:
*The story is a bit long at just over 300 pages. The plot can be a bit slow and detailed. For these reasons, I would recommend the book for the fifth and sixth grade reader. Middle-school readers might even be a better audience than upper elementary. If you know of young readers would have a circus fascination, this would definitely be the story for them. Happy Reading!
Rating: 3 STARS out of 5 Stars
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