Book #1
Harper and the Circus of Dreams
Written by Cerrie Burnell & illustrated by Laura Ellen Anderson
7 - 9
Reading
age
152
Page
count
11,727
Word
count
Mar 3, 2016
Publication
date
Hardcover
$14.99
$13.98
Summary
Late one evening as the stars begin to twinkle, Harper and her friends are flying on the scarlet umbrella when they see a girl running on air, skipping along a tightrope. She leads them to the Circus of Dreams, suspended in the air by hot air balloons. There, they meet the mermaid acrobat, the spectacular circus baker, the mysterious fortune teller and the acrobatics troupe, all more spectacular than one could dream. But as they learn more about the Circus of Dreams, Harper learns a secret about her past that is more than magic. . . . Harper and the Circus of Dreams continues the adventures of Harper and her friends in a magical mystery like no other. An enchanting story of friendship, music, and magic featuring a diverse cast, brought to life through stunning illustrations, this is a book to be shared and treasured.
Harper Series
Published from 2016 - 2018
4 books
| Year | Title | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Harper and the Circus of Dreams | 152 |
| 2017 | Harper and the Night Forest | 188 |
| 2017 | Harper and the Scarlet Umbrella | 128 |
| 2018 | Harper and the Fire Star | 168 |
The Creatives Behind the Books
Author
Cerrie Burnell is an actress, singer, playwright, author, and former television presenter for CBeebies (2009-2017). She was born with half a right arm and has sought to increase visibility of disabled people through her career in presenting, writing, and acting.
Illustrator
Laura Ellen Anderson’s successful collaboration with Boxer Books has resulted in five adorable board books: Kittens and Puppies (both published in 2014) and Bunnies and Chicks (both published in 2015), and now Snow Babies. Laura is also the creator of the regular comic strip “Evil Emperor Penguin,” a weekly story comic for kids and adults alike. (Bio via Sterling Fall 2018 Catalog.)
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