Audrey Under the Big Top

Written by Jessica Gunderson · Illustrated by Wendy Tan

Book #22 in the Girls Survive series

A circus fire threatens Audrey's dream and her sisters' safety. Can she save them?

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102 pages· 10,678 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· NC540L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1944 Hartford, young Audrey dreams of performing with the circus. When the Ringling Brothers come to town, she seizes the chance to see the famous Flying Wallendas. But disaster strikes as a fire engulfs the big top. With her twin sisters in tow, Audrey must navigate the chaos to find safety. Will she escape the flames and fulfill her dreams, or will the fire consume everything she holds dear? Dive into this gripping tale of courage and survival, inspired by the real Hartford Circus Fire.

From the publisher

Twelve-year-old Audrey wants nothing more than to be a dance performer and aerialist, but that feels far from reality in 1944 Hartford, Connecticut. So when she learns the Ringling Brothers and Barnum &amp; Bailey Circus is coming to town, Audrey is determined to be there under the big top. It’s her only chance to see the Flying Wallendas, a world-renowned highwire act, perform. Audrey convinces her mother to let her take her six-year-old twin sisters with her to the show. But disaster strikes when a fire breaks out under the big top. Can Audrey escape–and find her siblings–before the tent comes crashing down? Readers can learn the real story of the Hartford Circus Fire from the nonfiction backmatter, including a glossary, discussion questions, writing prompts, and more, in this Girls Survive story.

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