The Floating Circus by Tracie Vaughn Zimmer
The Floating Circus by Tracie Vaughn Zimmer
Set in the 1850s of Pittsburgh, PA, Owen's mother left him and his younger brother at an orphanage so they would get enough to eat. Owen got hurt doing something silly, so when it was time for the orphan train to come and take them to a new life, Owen left his little brother because thought he could find a better home without him. He sneaked onto a Circus Boat and ended of with a job helping Solomon, a freed slave, taking care of the elephants and many other chores on board. Just like the historic time, this book is full of conflicts--runaway slaves, freed slaves, yellow fever, child labor, orphans, a civil war brewing, rich vs. poor, value of education... And Owen has to make choices about family, loyalty, and what is the right thing to do.
This books receives a rating of 5/5 from me. It is on the William Allen White Awards list for the year. It is a book that makes me think, but also touches my heart.
Set in the 1850s of Pittsburgh, PA, Owen's mother left him and his younger brother at an orphanage so they would get enough to eat. Owen got hurt doing something silly, so when it was time for the orphan train to come and take them to a new life, Owen left his little brother because thought he could find a better home without him. He sneaked onto a Circus Boat and ended of with a job helping Solomon, a freed slave, taking care of the elephants and many other chores on board. Just like the historic time, this book is full of conflicts--runaway slaves, freed slaves, yellow fever, child labor, orphans, a civil war brewing, rich vs. poor, value of education... And Owen has to make choices about family, loyalty, and what is the right thing to do.
This books receives a rating of 5/5 from me. It is on the William Allen White Awards list for the year. It is a book that makes me think, but also touches my heart.
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