Andy and the Circus

By Ellis Credle

A boy seeks a circus job to earn a ticket. Will he succeed?

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55 pages

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Andy dreams of seeing the circus but lacks the money for a ticket. Encouraged by Grandpa, he pedals to town at dawn, hoping to find work at the circus. Along the way, Andy's journey is filled with unexpected challenges and acts of kindness. Can he secure a job and earn his way into the big show? Discover if Andy's determination and good heart will lead him to the spectacle he longs to see.

From the publisher

Andy was in town getting a block of ice for his mother’s ice chest, a heavy point for his father’s plow, and a bag of horehound candy for Grandpa when he saw–the circus poster! If only he could buy a ticket. “Great snakes, boy!” said Grandpa, “Don’t go bothering people for money. If you want a ticket, go to the circus grounds and get yourself a job. They’ll pay you with a ticket to the big show.” Follow along as kind-hearted Andy rises at daybreak, pedals his way to town seeking a job, while helping family and friends along the way. Will he make it in time? Will there be a job with the circus for Andy? Will he earn a ticket to the big show? Ellis Credle penned this humorous classic nearly fifty years ago. It’s been delighting readers for generations, while exemplifying the values of self-reliance and kindness to others.

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