A review by johnw613
Long Road to the Circus by Betsy Bird, David Small

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Who doesn’t dream of running off to join the circus? This story about a plucky Michigan farm girl who sets her sights on riding an ostrich and teaching it to jump is based on a true story and will warm the heart.