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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
The Circus Ship
Written & illustrated by Chris Van Dusen
A circus ship sinks off the coast of Maine, leaving its animals to fend for themselves on a nearby island.
40 pages· 787 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
When a circus ship sinks off the Maine coast, abandoned animals swim to a nearby island. As they integrate into the community, they win over the townspeople with their bravery and kindness. But when their greedy owner returns, the villagers and animals must unite to protect their newfound family. Will they outwit the circus master and preserve their peaceful life? This tale of courage and community, filled with humor and heart, invites readers to discover the bonds that form in the most unexpected places.
From the publisher
After courageously swimming to shore when the ship that they are traveling on sinks and the wretched captain does nothing to rescue them, circus animals find a way to become a valued part of a coastal community.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 787
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD600L
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A peek between the covers
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.3
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.7
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 134375
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2009
- First published
- September 22, 2009
- Publisher
- Candlewick
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780763630904
- LCCN
- 2008938402
- OCLC
- 297147805
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