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Description
When her parents disappear into the mysterious Smoke, fifth-grader Sasha must venture into the magical Cirque Magnifique to rescue them, an adventure inspired by A Wrinkle in Time. Sasha attends school with the Islanders and initially wishes the circus would go away. Set in a world where magic and circus elements intertwine, the narrative explores themes of belonging and family. The book contains violence and negative stereotypes.
Quick Summary
Smoke and Mirrors wraps a mysterious circus that appears out of nowhere and a search for missing parents into one heart-pounding adventure that feels like a roller coaster through a ghost town. Kids will devour the danger, the creepy circus performers, and the way Sasha has to grow up fast to save her family. If your kid loves the mystery and magic of The Westing Game mixed with the spooky circus vibes of Something Wicked This Way Comes, they will be obsessed with this book. With a 5.3 AR level and middle grades appeal, this is perfect for fourth through seventh graders who love mysteries with a supernatural twist.