The Circus Ship
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

The Circus Ship

Written and 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.

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40 pages· 787 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· AD600L
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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.

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Format
Pages
40
Words
787
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD600L
Themes & topics
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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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