Description

Sometimes, only magic can light the way through hard times.

During the Great Depression, the Spenwaller Traveling Circus brings wonder and escape to the struggling town of Drycrop, offering brief moments of joy in a world shaped by loss and uncertainty. At the center of the spectacle is George the Great Cain, a former university chemist who now performs dazzling magic. Though the crowds applaud, George longs for a life with deeper purpose beyond the endless miles and fleeting fame.

Under the circus tent, Ernest Wade, an orphan searching for belonging, finds a chosen family—but the hardships of the era still weigh heavily on his heart. Nearby, Sophie Mae Bastrop watches her once-familiar world change as drought and dust transform the land, threatening her home and future.

When the circus arrives in Drycrop, Sophie’s life shifts in unexpected ways. Magic, friendship, and courage intertwine, offering a spark of hope that could save not only Sophie, but her town as well.

Fans of middle-grade novels that blend magic, friendship, and historical fiction—such as The Marvels by Brian Selznick and The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani—will love this Dust Bowl–era adventure filled with heart, hope, and enchantment.

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Meta Data

• ASIN: B0C7FBSSKK
• Publisher: Two Turkey Publishing, LLC
• Publication date: May 24, 2023
• Pages: 110
• Genre: Historical Fantasy
• ISBN: 979-8986606651
• Formats: eBook, Paperback
• Language: English
• Item Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Reading age: 9-12 years
• Dimensions: 5.25 x 0.28 x 8 inches